Estate Planning for the LGBTQ+ Community
Why LGBTQ+ Estate Planning Matters
Every family deserves the comfort of knowing their future is protected and their relationships are respected. A thoughtful legal plan is more than a formality—it’s an expression of love, care, and commitment. For LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, estate planning is about more than just protecting assets—it's about affirming relationships, ensuring dignity, and creating a future that reflects who you are and what you value most.
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At The Palermo Firm, we help members of the LGBTQ+ community take control of their legal affairs with plans that are inclusive, respectful, tailored to your unique story, and fully aligned with New York law.
Why LGBTQ+ Estate Planning Matters
While marriage equality and changing laws have opened doors, gaps in legal protection still exist—especially for unmarried couples, blended families, and chosen family members.
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Without proper documentation:
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A partner may not have the right to make medical or financial decisions
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Assets might not pass to your intended beneficiaries
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Children may face guardianship uncertainty
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Important people in your life may be excluded by default inheritance laws
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Estate planning ensures that your voice is heard, your rights are protected, and your wishes are legally binding. Without a healthcare proxy, even a longtime partner may be left out of critical decisions, adding emotional stress to an already difficult moment.
Building a Plan That Reflects You
Every plan we create is built around your unique relationships, values, and goals. We provide a full range of estate planning services tailored to LGBTQ+ clients, including:
Wills and Living Trusts
Powers of Attorney and Healthcare Proxies
Guardianship and adoption guidance
Asset protection strategies
Legacy planning for chosen family members
Long-term care and Medicaid planning
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Whether you’re single, partnered, married, or building a family, we help ensure your plan honors the people and priorities that matter most to you.
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Inclusive, Compassionate, and Clear
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You deserve legal guidance that sees you—not just your paperwork. That means listening without assumptions, honoring your identity, and supporting your goals with clarity and care. We meet every client with compassion and respect, and we provide clear explanations without assumptions or judgment.
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Our process is collaborative and confidential. We take time to understand your goals and concerns, and we walk you through every step in plain, everyday language.
Contact The Palermo Firm
If you're part of the LGBTQ+ community and ready to create or update your estate plan, The Palermo Firm offers a welcoming and professional space to start the conversation.
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Call 516-262-4040, email contact@thepalermofirm.com, or connect through our contact form. With offices in Plainview and Commack, we proudly serve clients across Long Island and the greater New York area.
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Let’s build a plan that honors your life, your love, and your legacy.