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LGBTQIA+ History Month: Protecting the Future of Your ʻOhana in Hawaiʻi

October marks LGBTQIA+ History Month — a time to reflect on the resilience, courage, and victories of those who fought for equality. It’s...

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Pride, Protection, and Planning: Estate Essentials for LGBTQIA+ Families in Hawaiʻi

As we celebrate Pride Month in Hawaiʻi, we honor the diversity and strength of LGBTQIA+ individuals and families. Yet even in a...

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Protecting Your Rights: Estate Planning Strategies for Same-Sex Couples

The political landscape is shifting, and many same-sex couples are worried about what could happen if federal protections for their...

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LGBTQ+ Relationships: The Need for Customized Estate Planning -- Part 2

In Part 1, we started the discussion of why it’s so important for LGBTQ+ families to invest in custom estate planning. While major...

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LGBTQ+ Relationships: The Need for Customized Estate Planning -- Part 1

June is a time of celebration and reflection for the LGBTQ+ community as Pride Month shines a spotlight on the progress made in the fight...

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Estate Planning FAQs: LGBTQ+ Couples

As we wrap up another Pride Month, the LGBTQ+ community faces an increasingly uncertain legal landscape. In the wake of the Supreme Court...

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Estate Planning Concerns for LGBTQ+ Couples—Part 2

Whether you are married or not, if you are involved in a committed partnership with another individual, estate planning is about so much...

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Estate Planning Concerns for LGBTQ+ Couples—Part 1

Whether you are married or in a committed partnership, estate planning is about much more than planning for death—it's about planning for...

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Supreme Court to Decide LGBTQ Adoption Discrimination

A case on the Supreme Court’s docket for October could have a major impact on the parental rights of same-gender couples seeking to adopt...

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Is Platonic Parenting or Co-Parenting for You?

With societal attitudes about love, marriage, and parenting constantly evolving, our perception of what constitutes “family” is becoming...

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Married, Same-Gender Couples: 3 Estate Planning Issues

Now that same-gender couples can legally marry in all 50 states, more Americans than ever before are enjoying the rights and benefits...

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3 Estate Planning Must-Haves for Unmarried Couples—Part 2

In the first part of this series, we discussed the estate planning tools all unmarried couples should have in place. Here, we’ll look at...

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3 Estate Planning Must-Haves for Unmarried Couples—Part 1

Estate planning is often considered something you only need to worry about once you get married. But the reality is every adult,...

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Same-Gender Parents Face Legal Challenges Over Parental Rights—But Estate Planning Can Help

In 2015, when the Supreme Court ruled that same-gender couples had the right to marry, the LGBTQ community celebrated a huge victory....

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Platonic Parenting

Divorce can be one of the most unpleasant—and often traumatic—experiences of your life, especially if you have children. It can be even...

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Financial and Legal Planning for Unmarried Couples

While the Supreme Court issued a landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage in the U.S. making it possible for people of all sexual...

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6 Major Mistakes

Discover the common pitfalls that can cost families time, money, and peace of mind. Learn how to avoid these mistakes and choose an attorney who will truly protect your ʻohana.

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