What is the status of estate planning for same sex couples?
Public Act 09-13 was recently passed by the Connecticut Legislature and signed by Governor Jodi Rell. This Public Act changes the legal definition of “marriage” in Connecticut to mean the legal union of two persons. Connecticut previously defined marriage as the union of a man and a woman. This Public Act also transforms existing civil unions into marriages as of October 1, 2010, unless the civil union has been previously annulled or dissolved, or is in the process of dissolution.
If you have questions regarding this new Public Act or would like to learn more about estate planning for same sex couples, we would be pleased to meet with you, discuss your questions and address your specific family circumstances.