Up until now, planning for same-sex couples has been a minefield of different state and federal laws. A couple could be married under state law yet be considered legal strangers for federal purposes because of the Defense of Marriage Act. Not only does DOMA mean that a marriage in New York or Iowa need not be respected in Oklahoma or Utah, it also prohibits the federal government from extending the various benefits of marriage to same-sex married couples. These benefits include the right to file … [Read more...] about Changes May Be Coming for Same-Sex Estate Planning
