NON-TRADITIONAL COUPLES
| DOMESTIC PARTNERS
There's a gap between being created equally and being
protected equally. We help you bridge it.
It's no secret that gays and lesbians can't legally marry in California.
You already know that a marriage license is accompanied by a range
of Federal benefits — from income taxes to more advantageous
ways to bequeath and inherit money. You may have even experienced
how being unprotected by the law can be mildly irritating, or financially
and emotionally devastating.
In California, you must decide whether to become Registered Domestic
Partners. We walk you through the pros and cons of registering and
how it might impact your relationship.
At Financial Connections, we understand and empathize with the frustrating
issues facing gays and lesbians — whether in a committed relationship
or not. More importantly, we understand the workarounds that can help
protect you and your loved ones.
Double-click above to listen to or click
here to download a podcast in which we discuss protecting the
rights of unmarried couples and singles who don’t benefit
from certain tax laws as married couples when it comes to things
like buying a home, having children and estate planning. (From: "30
Minutes of Personal Finance.")
If you're interested in issues surrounding estate planning, investment
management, tax preparation, or other financial planning services,
you'll find a welcoming atmosphere at Financial Connections. We welcome
the chance to meet with you.
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