It is common knowledge that the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community does not share the same legal rights, or have the same legal benefits that are automatically given to the general population. Distinctions are most notable in the areas of estate distribution and inheritance, ownership rights in real estate and personal property, adoption, spousal rights, separation and divorce, decision making for an ill or incapacitated person and the right to make funeral arrangements and act on behalf of a domestic partner’s estate. However, with proper planning, all of these rights and benefits can be implemented.

Capell Vishnick LLP is a leading provider of legal services to gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered persons. Whether counseling individuals or businesses, our attorneys understand the issues and are well versed in providing strategies that protect our clients and satisfy their goals.

Our experienced team offers the most current strategies for life and estate planning, as well as asset protection. We work with our clients to design domestic partnership agreements and joint ownership agreements that suit their individual needs and provide them with necessary protection. Our attorneys draft health care proxies and living wills, as well as powers of attorney, so that same-sex couples can enjoy hospital visitation rights and decision-making authority should a partner become incapacitated. We also create financial plans and agent appointments, as well as customized trusts and probate alternatives. When problems need to be addressed, our attorneys conduct and participate in separation mediation, as well as estate litigation and will contests. Capell Vishnick also represents clients who have been discriminated against or harassed in the workplace. We are skilled in matters related to real estate ownership by same-sex partners and work with our clients throughout all stages of a real estate transaction, from the initial offer through closing. And our attorneys also customize solutions in the areas of business organization, continuation and succession planning.

The Capell Vishnick team advocates for our clients in the LGBT community, serving all of their legal needs. Please contact Joseph G. Milizio, Esq.