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Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the... more +
Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the disposition of assets, guardianship of minor children, and appointment of representatives to make medical and financial decisions. Effective estate planning can decrease tax liability and facilitate the probate process.  less -
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Securing LGBTQ+ Families in Uncertain Times: Estate Planning Strategies Amid Evolving Laws in 2025

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The past two years have brought a wave of legislative and judicial actions impacting the rights and recognition of LGBTQ+ individuals and families. According to the ACLU, over 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced across the...more

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Protecting what matters: Family law for LGBTQ+ families during Pride Month and beyond

June is Pride Month. It is a time to celebrate the strength, diversity, and resilience of LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families. It is also a time to recognize that, while progress has been made, legal protections for...more

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Protecting And Empowering LGBTQ+ Iowans In Times Of Legal Uncertainty

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Recent years have seen an unprecedented rollback of many hard-won civil rights for LGBTQ+ Iowans at the state and federal levels. There are several ways LGBTQ+ Iowans can protect and empower themselves and their loved ones...more

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Essential Legal Documents Transpeople Must Update for Protection

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Navigating life as a transgender individual involves critical steps toward ensuring that your identity is recognized legally and accurately, particularly in the current political climate. Updating your legal documents is an...more

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Protecting Your Family and Future: Essential Estate Planning for the LGBTQ+ Family

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Estate planning is a critical part of securing the future for any family, and for LGBTQ+ individuals, it is particularly important given the legal complexities and challenges that may arise in the current political climate....more

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Legal Protections for LGBTQ+ Iowans Amid Post-Election Uncertainty

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In recent years, LGBTQ+ individuals have seen an unprecedented rollback of many of their basic civil rights at the state and federal levels. There are several steps LGBTQ+ Iowans and others can take to protect themselves and...more

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LGBTQ+ Estate Planning: 5 Actions You Should Take Right Now

Gallup reports that 7.6% of U.S. adults currently identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or another sexual orientation other than heterosexual. While this figure represents a growing trend, individuals...more

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Protecting and Empowering LGBTQ+ Iowans in Times of Legal Uncertainty

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Recent years have seen an unprecedented rollback of many hard-won civil rights for LGBTQ+ Iowans at the state and federal levels. There are several ways LGBTQ+ Iowans can protect and empower themselves and their loved ones...more

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The Importance of Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Couples in Texas and Florida

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The landscape of marriage in the United States has transformed significantly, particularly for same-sex couples, following pivotal legal battles that sought to recognize their right to marry. Understanding the nuances of...more

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Ensuring Access to Legal Services for the LGBTQ Community Throughout the U.S.

In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with Angela Giampolo, the owner of Giampolo Law Group, which services the LGBTQ community for all of their legal needs. Angela is the founder of Caravan of Hope, an...more

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Protecting LGBTQ Families in a Post-Roe World - Updated

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The recent Supreme Court opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization dismantles 50 years of legal precedent concerning reproductive rights. Justice Clarence Thomas, in his concurring opinion, goes further, urging...more

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Family Asset Protection – LGBT* clients and alternative families

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In the summer of the fiftieth anniversary of the Stonewall riots, the LGBT* community have a lot to celebrate. In the last 15 years, there have been significant changes for same-sex couples in England and Wales. In 2004 the...more

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