Co-parent adoption is a legal process in which an individual seeks to adopt the child of their partner or spouse, who is not the biological parent of the child. This process is typically used by...

Don’t Underestimate The Importance of Estate Planning

17 May 2023

Jill M. Metz

No one likes to think about their own mortality, but it is important to be prepared for the inevitable. Estate planning is the process of making arrangements for the transfer of one’s assets and property...

Same-Sex Divorce Can Be Uniquely Challenging

17 May 2023

Jill M. Metz

Same-sex couples face particular challenges in divorce that are unique to their situation. While divorcing a spouse is never easy, divorcing a same-sex partner can be even more complicated due to a lack of legal...

Donor Agreements: Protecting Your LGBTQ Family

17 May 2023

Jill M. Metz

When growing your LGBTQ family, there are many considerations and steps to take. One important aspect is creating a donation agreement. This agreement outlines the expectations and responsibilities of both the donor and the intended...

Is LGBTQ Adoption Legal for Couples and Individuals?

19 Apr 2023

Jill M. Metz

In honor of National Adoption Month, November is the perfect time to look at how LGBTQ individuals and couples may be encouraged to adopt. With so many children in need of adoptive families all over...

How Can an LGBT Estate Planning Lawyer in Chicago Help You?

21 Jun 2022

Jill M. Metz

Estate planning is extremely important, yet can be very tricky. There are a lot of moving parts that must be dealt with in order for your plan to be complete. Working on your estate alone...

Legal Protections for LGBTQ Individuals & Gay Marriage

15 Apr 2022

Jill M. Metz

As of December 13, 2022, the Respect for Marriage Act enshrining same-sex marriage into the US Consitution, was passed to provide legal protection nationwide. This long-awaited legislation offers federal protections for same-sex couples across the...

Happy New Year from Jill

01 Jan 2014

Jill M. Metz

A MESSAGE FROM JILL METZ Progress continues as the remarkable momentum for marriage equality has grown such that 35 states now recognize marriage for same-sex couples. In 2013, 34% of Americans lived in marriage equality...

Single people need estate plans, too

03 Dec 2013

Jill M. Metz

An estate plan is the best way to protect your safety and your legacy A lot of people make the mistake of thinking that estate planning is only important if you have a partner or...

Are you prepared with a durable power of attorney?

03 Dec 2013

Jill M. Metz

A durable power of attorney can provide broad powers to a trusted agent in the event you suffer some form of incapacity An estate plan can be many different things to different people. For some,...

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What You Need to Know About Co-Parent Adoption

Don’t Underestimate The Importance of Estate Planning

Same-Sex Divorce Can Be Uniquely Challenging

Donor Agreements: Protecting Your LGBTQ Family

Is LGBTQ Adoption Legal for Couples and Individuals?

How Can an LGBT Estate Planning Lawyer in Chicago Help You?

Legal Protections for LGBTQ Individuals & Gay Marriage

Happy New Year from Jill

Single people need estate plans, too

Are you prepared with a durable power of attorney?