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11/25/2001 Entry: ""

Virginia Law Denies Benefits to Domestic Partners of Sept. 11 Attack Victims

Hein, it turns out, died in the wrong state. New York Gov. George E. Pataki (R) issued a proclamation making clear that his state would help longtime domestic partners of victims at the World Trade Center. But Virginia officials have stayed silent on the subject, leaving in place a law that limits victims' benefits to spouses, parents, grandparents, siblings and children.

The article contains lots of interesting advice for domestic partners who wish to protect their property rights.