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    Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples

    By Joan M. Burda

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    About this ebook

    Lawyers can use this book as a complete resource tool to handle LGBT legal issues and the array of variables among the states. Chapters include information on wills and trusts, children, estate planning, and dealing with senior LGBT clients.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAmerican Bar Association
    Release dateFeb 16, 2013
    ISBN9781614383246
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    Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples
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    Joan M. Burda

    Joan M. Burda practices in Lakewood, Ohio. In addition to her solo practice, she is the director of the Cleveland Homeless Legal Assistance Program. Ms. Burda is the author of An Overview of Federal Consumer Law and Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples published by the ABA in 1998 and 2004 respectively. She has also written numerous articles for different publications. She is a member of the ABA General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Council and the Section's Editorial Board for the magazine, GPSOLO

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