Laura Hoexter Joins the Conversation on Tax Code Issues for Same-Sex Couples

Pride Foundation and Lambda Legal co-hosted a tax and financial planning seminar about recent IRS changes to the rules on community property for same-sex couples in Washington state.

Seattle, Wash. - March 2011 - Many same-sex couples are challenged by IRS developments impacting community property in Washington state. To help the public understand the new tax code, Pride Foundation and Lambda Legal co-hosted a panel discussion at Seattle's Town Hall. The free seminar was designed to help registered domestic partners understand the unprecedented challenges and opportunities in filing their 2010 state and federal taxes.

Speakers on the expert panel included:

• Laura Hoexter, Esq.
  Estate Planning Attorney — Helsell Fetterman, LLP
• Cynthia F. Buhr, Esq.
  Family Law Attorney — Law Offices of Cynthia F. Buhr, PLLC
• Judi O'Kelley, Esq.
  Director of Life Planning — Lambda Legal

Listen to the Seminar

Pride Foundation posted the session and the Q&A discussion online.
LISTEN TO A 2-HOUR AUDIO FILE OF THE SESSION

Legal Analysis

Laura Hoexter prepared an analysis of the subject in the summer of 2010 when the IRS ruling was released.
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Contact Laura at lhoexter@helsell.com or (206) 689-2153