Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples and Non-Traditional Families: Planning Under a Second Trump Term

15 Apr , 2025

To register for the upcoming live webinar, please Click Here

This program, presented by Scott E. Squillace, Esq., will discuss some of the unique aspects of estate planning that impact same-sex couples and non-traditional families. Following the first Trump administration, many same-sex couples face uncertainties regarding their rights and marriage options. Under President Biden, a shift back to Pro-LGBTQ+ policies happened, and a focus on equality returned to our highest office. However, in the wake of Trump’s second term in Office, there is increased fear and concern in the community about loss of rights, particularly through policy proposals outlined in Project 2025.

This program will focus on the history of LGBTQ rights, the development of case law, and its implications on the community. Attendees will learn about some of the pros and cons of marriage from a tax and estate perspective, and the unique planning options available to same-sex couples. He will highlight the risks anticipated in the new Trump term and begin to discuss some defensive measures attorneys and their clients may consider. Mr. Squillace is an attorney with over 37 years of experience and a dedication and focus on estate planning for the LGBTQ+ community. Through his experience, he will provide important information for same-sex couples contemplating marriage and estate planning. He is the author of "Whether-to-Wed: A Legal and Tax Guide for Gay and Lesbian Couples" and has spoken nationally on this topic. 

Learning Objectives:

Review the landscape of life and estate planning issues for those in the LGBTQ community 

Identify current trends about rights given change in Presidential administrations

Advise clients and their advisors in this community on best practices for planning and protecting their loved ones and assets

 

To register for the upcoming live webinar, please Click Here

More Webcasts

Best Behavior: Effec...

This program will address the ethical obligations of Lawyer Advocates representing clients in arbitr...

Borderline Personali...

This program provides a comprehensive framework for integrating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD...

Settled Expectation ...

This presentation serves as a critical follow-up to the June 12, 2026, session on PTAB Discretionary...

Communication, Trust...

Effective representation depends on trust, communication, and responsiveness, yet these can break do...

Identifying and Miti...

This program provides attorneys with a practical examination of how legal, regulatory, and liability...

2026 Consumer Protec...

State attorneys general continue to play a central and increasingly aggressive role in consumer prot...

Building Inclusive L...

This interactive course is designed to equip legal professionals with the knowledge, tools, and stra...

Federal Contractor R...

During this course, you will learn about best practices and strategies for retaining intellectual pr...

Using Family Law Tec...

Have you felt overwhelmed by the amount of technology available to family lawyers? We'll get to know...

Recognizing and Comb...

This one-hour CLE program examines the impact of implicit and systemic bias within the legal profess...