http://www.derekjcordier.com Derek J. Cordier, Attorney Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:08:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en IN LOCO WHAT? New custody law for non-adoptive and non-biological parents By: Derek J. Cordier, Esq. An in loco parentis parent is an individual who is not biologically related to their child and has assumed the obligations of a parent-child relationship without the formality of adoption. Unless both parents come to ... http://www.derekjcordier.com/?p=26 WHY A WILL IS A MUST AND OTHER IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS FOR LGBTs By: Derek J. Cordier, Esq. Here are the basics. Wills--if you die without a Will or a spouse in Pennsylvania, your estate passes to your children. If you do not have children your estate passes to your parents, ... http://www.derekjcordier.com/?p=25 TIME TO TALK DEED By: Derek J. Cordier, Esq. Partnered and buying a home or already own a home and want to add a significant other's name to the title - its time to talk deed. First there is the question of the mortgage. In Pennsylvania, the name on the ... http://www.derekjcordier.com/?p=24 RAMIFICATIONS OF VERMONT CIVIL UNIONS FOR PENNSYLVANIANS By: Derek J. Cordier, Esq. In Vermont, much to their credit, they have a law that allows for civil unions for gays and lesbians. You do not have to be a resident of Vermont to obtain a civil union license. The laws under ... http://www.derekjcordier.com/?p=23 HIPPA AND YOUR HEALTH CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY By: Derek J. Cordier, Esq. I have heard a few horror stories about LGBTs and powers of attorney. Without a power of attorney for health care you may be unable to accompany your partner or loved one to the doctor's office or hospital ... http://www.derekjcordier.com/?p=22 COHABITATION AGREEMENTS By: Derek J. Cordier, Esq. Since marriage rights are still not available to LGBTs in Pennsylvania, I strongly advocate the use of cohabitation agreements. I have been consulted too many times by a partner in a long-term or short-term relationship that ends up with nothing when the ... http://www.derekjcordier.com/?p=21 ADOPTION IN PENNSYLVANIA By: Derek J. Cordier, Esq. For those of you thinking about adopting, here is a brief overview of the specifics. In Pennsylvania a gay or lesbian couple may adopt a child who is not biologically or adoptively related to either partner. A gay or lesbian partner ... http://www.derekjcordier.com/?p=19 A POSSIBLE TAX LOOP-HOLE FOR LGBT's By: Derek J. Cordier, Esq. I recently learned of an interesting loop-hole in the tax law that may help LGBT's. If you supporting your partner or caring for someone who is ill and that person makes a minimal income, you may be able to claim ... http://www.derekjcordier.com/?p=18 50 YEARS OF LOVE AND LIFE ... http://www.derekjcordier.com/?p=17 (NEW) Wills, Living Wills, and Powers of Attorney can be completed online - email us for directions. Now you can pay for services online with a credit card using PayPal, simply click the icon below. PLEASE NOTE: This website is for informational purposes only and is ... http://www.derekjcordier.com/?p=3