Protecting LGBTQ+ Families: Legal Essentials for Family Formation and Estate Planning

Private client associate Brian Balduzzi participated in the first session of a series of programs on safeguarding LGBTQ+-led families in today’s evolving political landscape.

The session explored critical legal strategies for ensuring that LGBTQ+ families are protected and secure. Topics included essential estate planning tools, such as wills, powers of attorney, health care proxies, family-building protections, such as confirmatory adoption and second-parent adoption. The program offered practical guidance on securing parental rights, creating comprehensive inheritance plans, and addressing the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals.