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GLBT Friendly
Alternative Couples Law
Las Vegas Nevada
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. . . No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State
deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection
of the laws.
FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT
UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION
DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP PORTFOLIO
LEGAL DOCUMENTS
Unlike other states, Nevada law neither recognizes a "marriage" between same sex partners nor provides for any type of domestic
partnership or civil union. In Nevada, there is no legal provision made for one member of a same-sex couple to adopt the child of the
other member or for the partners to adopt the child together. There have been some exceptions--call us for details.
Our Offices have worked with the local GLBT community for many years providing assistance in protecting the rights of same-sex couples.
To date there are no legal provisions for filing a joint federal tax return or for collecting a partner's social security benefits; however,
we can help you with other issues using our recently developed Domestic Partnership Portfolio.
We hope that Nevada will soon do what is just and fair by joining the ranks of the more "enlightened" states that have
enacted domestic partnership laws!! Until that time, members of the GLBT community can still take steps to protect their rights.
Your DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP PORTFOLIO should include the following:
General Partnership Agreement - a contract between partners covering issues such as property rights, spousal
support rights, household responsibilities and financial obligations.
Living Trust
Pour Over Will for Each Partner
Power of Attorney for Financial Matters for Each Partner
Power of Attorney for Medical Decisions for Each Partner
Name Change Information and Documents
Provisions for Guardianship of Minors
A Complete Review of All Life Insurance Policies and Retirement Plans
There is no set of instructions and forms that is appropriate for every person as every person's situation is unique to some degree.
I invite you to schedule a consultation with me. I will review your situation and advise you of your various options and the costs involved.
You will determine which approach is best for you.
Jacqueline Mary McQuigg, Esq.
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The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation. Nothing contained on these pages should be interpreted as establishing an attorney-client relationship.
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