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Connecticut Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage
Effective date:
Oct. 20, 2008
In October, 2008, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled that the state laws under which opposite-sex couples are allowed to marry while same-sex couples may only enter into civil unions constitutes discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and is prohibited by the state's Constitution. The court held that same-sex couples must be granted the freedom to marry. The decision becomes effective on October 28, 2008, when the state will start issuing marriage licenses.
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Minnesota and Oklahoma Allow Transfer-on-Death Deeds
Effective date:
Aug. 1, 2008
Minnesota and Oklahoma are the latest states to allow "transfer on death" (TOD) deeds for real estate. These deeds are like other deeds, with a crucial difference: They don't take effect until your death. The key benefit is that the real estate doesn't have to go through probate court proceedings at your death, saving your family time and money. Minnesota's new law authorizing TOD deeds became effective August 1, 2008; Oklahoma's statute took effect on November 1, 2008.
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