Fourth DCA Case: Same sex marriage from Massachusetts recognized for in-state tuition purposes, see how it works for inheritance purposes.
Who you were married to matters for probate purposes in West Palm Beach. A spouse has certain rights to an estate that others simply do not. Same sex marriage is bringing up some interesting issues with spouses, probate and more in West Palm Beach. Check out this recent case out of Palm Beach involving a well known local university and a same sex couple arguing for acceptance.
Same Sex Marriage and Probate
- There are a lot of issues in West Palm Beach for same sex couples following the recent case out of the United States Supreme Court.
- For example, is there full reciprocity for couples who moved to West Palm Beach and had marriages from other States before Florida recognized such unions?
- What about the on-going probate of a same sex couple who had commitment papers but no legitimate wedding because of State laws?
- How does all of this play into joint federal tax issues?
- Experienced Palm Beach probate litigators have realized that this new situation is going to breed a few important cases in West Palm Beach.
- If you are experiencing issues with the West Palm Beach probate court because of the fact that you are in a same sex union you are going to need some help.
- When you pick an attorney to represent you, what are you looking for?
- Experience, knowledge and expertise in both estate / tax planning as well as the probate system in general is crucial.
- Just ask the couple from this recent case.
Dousset v. Florida Atlantic University & the State of Florida
- In this case a couple had received a same sex marriage in Massachusetts prior to the Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges.
- Florida Atlantic University did not want to consider one man a resident of Florida despite his husband being a Florida resident.
- The Court noted the fact that the new law of the land made this man a resident which meant lower tuition to FAU.
- Experienced Palm Beach probate litigators know how important residency is forprobating an estate.
- Did you know a non-Florida, non relative cannot serve as your personal representative in Florida?
- What other significance does residency plan in your estate planning?
- Talk to an experienced Palm Beach probate firm to find out more.
Want to learn more about how same sex couples are winning their battles in West Palm Beach?
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