The State of the StatesThe State of the States
While federal law remains in flux on numerous fronts, there's been a flurry of state-level developments on a number of topics. Here's an overview of some key estate-planning issues that states were focused on as we went to press. Same-Sex Marriages/Unions There's been a marked uptick in state-level activity regarding same-sex marriages/unions. Colorado Very detailed legislation introduced in Colorado
April 1, 2012
Sharon L. Klein
While federal law remains in flux on numerous fronts, there's been a flurry of state-level developments on a number of topics. Here's an overview of some key estate-planning issues that states were focused on as we went to press.
Same-Sex Marriages/Unions
There's been a marked uptick in state-level activity regarding same-sex marriages/unions.
Colorado
Very detailed legislation introduced in Colorado on Jan. 11, 2012 would allow two unmarried adults over age 18, regardless of gender, to enter into a civil union.
The legislation would afford parties to a civil union many of the same benefits and protections under Colorado law as married spouses. The bill specifically lists these benefits, which include rights of inheritance and ...
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