Book description
Grasp the latest legal information for gay and lesbian couples
Same-sex relationships are treated differently under each state's
laws, and nearly a quarter of the U. S. population lives in a state
with some form of legal recognition for same-sex couples.
Same Sex Legal Kit For Dummies is a practical, plain-English
guide to the legal information and guidance lesbian and gay couples
need-from making practical decisions about living together and
obtaining domestic partner benefits, to making medical decisions,
taking care of each other's finances when one partner is
incapacitated, leaving property to each other, having and raising
children, and much more.
- Discusses power of attorney, health directives, and real estate
and personal property ownership
- Covers considerations for bank accounts, investments, and estate planning
- The book's accompanying CD-ROM includes dozens of helpful tools,
forms, and letters
- Brings you up to speed on the latest in civil unions, workplace
rights, rental agreements and leases, and much more
The information contained in Same Sex Legal Kit For Dummies is
invaluable for anyone in a same-sex relationship who needs to grasp
the laws and regulations that apply to their unique situation
CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part
of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.
Carrie Stone, along with her life partner, co-owns and operates
Rainbow Law, an online legal information and document preparation
resource for the LGBT community.
John G. Culhane is a Professor of Law and the Director of the
Health Law Institute at Widener University School of Law.
