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Post By George in Estate Planning - PeopleRecent appellate decision Martinez v. County of Monroe, coupled with an executive order from Governor Paterson, should have the effect of causing New York State generally to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions. Last month, in Matter of Ranftle, the New York County Surrogate’s Court extended the analysis to New York’s substantive law of wills, trusts, and estates. Same-sex couples in New York who don’t have the time for a Canadian marriage vacation can achieve most of these goals with thoughtful planning.