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I started a makeover on a lamp and I am now stuck...not sure what to do next. I have given it a coat of paint and a new shade. It's a bit too blah. Any ideas on how to take this further? I don't know why...must be the angle, but in this pic the shade looks bigger than it really is, in proportion to the lamp. Anyway, would love to hear your suggestions - thanks! |
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- Posted by craftingmomma (My Page) on Sat, Jun 3, 06 at 22:58
How you decorate the lamp would really depend on the room it was going into. If you could give us an idea on where it will be used and the colors/decorating theme it might help a bit. But a couple ideas I have would be to add some more color with paint. Or do a crackle finish on the base. You could also add some mosaic work (tiles, flat marbles, broken china) ... or glue on some jute/rope/ribbon where the bands are. Another idea would be to decoupage something on. You can even use the Wallies or create your own cutouts to match the wallpaper in your room. Good luck! |
- Posted by zgardennut (My Page) on Sun, Jun 4, 06 at 16:59
I would like to see some of the lines that go around accentuated with a slightly darker color and maybe use some of the great rub-on designs they have out now that are so easy to use? Good Luck! |
Thanks for your suggestions! Good question about where it's going ... I have not decided yet. But I like the idea of crackling and of using some rub-on designs...so I think I will explore those ideas more. Thanks for giving me some direction! |
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June 4, 2007
Meeting called to order by Mayor Weimerskirch at 5:00 p.m.
Upon Roll Call: Mayor J.P. Weimerskirch, Councilmembers Dick Ledebuhr, Leon
Bowman, Bruce Brinkman, and Charlie Andring were present.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Ms. Amy Berger of Senator Norm Coleman's Twin Cities' office was present in place of Mr. Matt Ketelsen. She presented a letter from the Senator to the Mayor and citizens of Goodview congratulating them on receiving authorization for federal funding for the water treatment plant. The Mayor indicated he had a phone conversation with the Senator about two weeks back, and the Senator said some projects like this one are just right and no one needs to take credit for it just as long as it gets done. Mayor Weimerskirch said he was very pleased to finally see the bi-partisan support come together for a project such as this. Councilmember Bowman indicated it is nice to see some funding come from Washington for unfunded mandates such as this one. The Mayor questioned Ms. Berger on what other issues are hot in Washington now, of which she said immigration is the main one now. Due to the fact Ms. Berger's specialty is education for the Senator; Councilmember Brinkman asked what the Senator is hearing as far as the status and main concerns of most Minnesota School Districts. With finance obviously being the number one issue facing all school districts, she pointed out that in the Twin Cities area safety is a close second, with an increase in immigrants being the main focus in out-state Minnesota. Mayor Weimerskirch asked what makes Minnesota a magnet for diversity, which Ms. Berger indicated a good educational system is certainly one factor. The Mayor also talked about various other issues, which she said is good to know to pass back to the Senator. Dan Matejka, City Administrator, reviewed the steps still needing to be accomplished before the City receives any federal funding for the water treatment project. Councilmember Ledebuhr, on behalf of the City, thanked the Senator and Ms. Berger for their efforts. State Representative Steve Sviggum was not in attendance due to a scheduling conflict.
Consent Agenda: Councilmember Brinkman moved and Councilmember Andring seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The
agenda included the minutes of the May 21, 2007 regular meeting
of the Goodview City Council. It also included the resignation of
Mr. Brett Czaplewski, and the hiring of Mr. Brandon Czaplewski. Councilmember Andring asked if the new hire was part of the original pool of candidates in January, and if we anticipate any negative recourse from applicants from the original pool. The City Administrator pointed out he checked with both The League of Minnesota Cities and the City Attorney's office to verify the procedure used by the City in filling this position, which was to initially post internally and if there were no viable candidates then to post externally. Councilmember Andring also asked if the City will post for the now vacant seasonal part-time position. Mr. Greg Volkart, Director of Public Works, indicated he will be reviewing the position and the need for it. The Mayor pointed out the Council approved a certain number of manpower hours for the Maintenance Department, and if the Department recommends replacing the vacant hours the Council should follow their recommendation. All voted aye, motion carried.
Councilmember Ledebuhr asked how the stray cat situation is going in the Sixth Street area. The City Administrator indicated the Humane Society is involved and proceeding with the project, but he indicated he will have the Chief of Police report back to the Council with a formal report. The Mayor questioned if this problem isn't a nuisance problem, and should it be covered by the nuisance ordinance. Councilmember Bowman asked why the City doesn't license cats with the same criteria and costs as dogs. The Council directed City staff to come back to Council with a proposed cat ordinance. Councilmember Ledebuhr also questioned Mr. Volkart on the timetable involved with working on City streets, specifically the Bergman Company who the City hired to fill the cracks in the City streets. Mr. Volkart pointed out under normal circumstances no work could be done after 6:00 p.m., but with the inclement weather over the last few days Bergman needed to work a little later for two days to get the job done. Finally Councilmember Ledebuhr informed the Council the Winona Elks Lodge is sponsoring a Flag Day tribute on Thursday, June 14, 2007, at 5:15 p.m. at the Winona Band Shell. Councilmember Brinkman asked the Director of Public Works if the trees along the drainage ditch next to Toby Schmidt's property in Woodhaven were going to be taken down. Mr. Volkart indicated the plans didn't call for the removal of the trees.
Ordinance 52.04, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING OPEN FIRES AND OPEN BURNING, was presented to Council by the City Administrator. He stressed to the Council this revised Ordinance was a collaborative effort of all City departments. Councilmember Brinkman moved and Councilmember Andring seconded to approve Ordinance 52.04 as presented. All voted aye. The Ordinance was declared adopted.
Ordinance 75.1, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE DEFERRAL OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR PERSONS 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, OR RETIRED BY VIRTUE OF A PERMANENT AND TOTAL DISABILITY, was presented to Council by the City Administrator. He explained this was a gathering of information from the City of Winona and the City Attorney. Councilmember Ledebuhr asked what happens to the deferment when a property sells, of which he was told the deferment would cease. Councilmember Andring questioned how long the deferment could last. The deferment stays in effect as long as the individual still meets the criteria set-forth by the Ordinance. Councilmember Bowman moved and Councilmember Ledebuhr seconded to approve Ordinance 75.1 as presented. All voted aye. The Ordinance was declared adopted.
Councilmember Andring moved and Councilmember Ledebuhr seconded that RESOLUTION NO. 0756, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF $1,600,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2007A, be adopted. Mr. Steve Apfelbacher of Ehlers and Associates was present to explain the resolution, and to brief the Council on what steps will need to be taken between now and the time the City actually receives the money (estimated to be early August, 2007). He said the total amount of $1.6 million is more fine-tuned then the original estimate, with it being $15,000 less due to less capitalized interest. Once approved, his company will then go out on competitive bids with an opening of the bids on July 16, 2007. Ehlers and the City will have a conference with Moody's Investors Service to determine the City's bond rating for this project. Currently the City is at an A2 rating, which is a very strong rating to receive financing. Mr. Apfelbacher doesn't see any reason why the rating would change. With an A2 rating, it would be expected the City could receive more bids at lower interest rates for the financing of the project. Councilmember Bowman questioned why an individual, who was assessed a certain amount which included bonding costs, could not just pay the assessment costs for construction. Mr. Apfelbacher pointed out the City determined what commensurate value the entire project would bring, and what different costs were included in that value. The City chose to include a portion of the bonding costs in that calculation. Councilmember Bowman also asked about the difference in the various calculations of interest communicated to the residents. Mr. Apfelbacher explained if someone pays the entire amount before October 1 of this year, there would be no interest charged. If a resident pays any time between October 1 and November 15 of this year, the amount of interest would be calculated for the time from October 1. Finally, if an individual pays after November 15, 2007, they would be charged the interest not only for the remainder of 2007, but also the entire interest amount for 2008. All voted aye. The Resolution was declared adopted.
Councilmember Bowman moved and Councilmember Brinkman seconded that RESOLUTION NO. 0757, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES RELATING TO COMPLIANCE WITH REIMBURSEMENT BOND REGULATIONS UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, be adopted. Mr. Apfelbacher explained the purpose behind this resolution is the fact the IRS doesn't want any municipality to pay cash for a project then issue bonds after-the-fact. He also pointed out this resolution is a blanket resolution which would be good for any future projects. Mayor Weimerskirch asked if the pending radium removal project would hurt the City when it comes to a bond rating. Mr. Apfelbacher indicated it would have to be at least discussed with the bonding authority (Moody's). All voted aye. The Resolution was declared adopted.
Ordinance 53.01, AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE VIOLATIONS OF ANY CITY ORDINANCE TO BE A MISDEMEANOR AND SPECIFYING PENALTIES THEREFOR, was presented by the City Administrator. He explained this was a matter of updating the Ordinance to current law in respect to the maximum allowable fine for a violation. Councilmember Ledebuhr moved and Councilmember Brinkman seconded to approve Ordinance 53.01 as presented. All voted aye. The Ordinance was declared adopted.
Councilmember Ledebuhr asked if there was going to be a penalty imposed on Griffin Construction if the Woodhaven I Estates project isn't completed by November 15, 2007. Greg Volkart pointed out the contract with Griffin Construction states a $500 per day penalty.
Councilmember Ledebuhr also inquired if the City had received any of the seven requested easements signed yet. Dan Matejka indicated one has been returned, and three of the remaining six still need to be legally put together by the City Attorney.
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Sevenoaks was described as a highly successful school, with exceptionally high achieving pupils, and excellent teaching, extra-curricular provision, pastoral care and leadership. The school was awarded the top grade ('Excellent') in all areas, and for the category 'Pupils' Achievement', the even higher grade of 'Exceptional', available for this category only, and rarely used.
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Why The World Loves A British Education Quotes Katy Ricks: '"Our parents are thinking their child will work in a global, multi-lingual workplace and they want a genuine international network of friends...In the old days people wanted the stamp of a British public school education, whereas now they want their children to be equipped to work with anyone around the world."' Forbes, 30 June 2014
What does it take to be a superhead? Katy Ricks is named in the Good Schools Guide's '10 Heads to watch'
Harry Potter stardust helps boarding to keep its sparkle: 'It would be fair to say that some English independent schools have welcomed overseas pupils more out of necessity – to compensate for falling revenues – than positive choice. But others – for example, Sevenoaks School in Kent, where around a quarter of the pupils now come from overseas – have made a virtue of internationalism.' Telegraph, 16 May 2014
Charlie Higson (OS 1976): The Inventory: 'Writing is my job. It's not about sitting around waiting for the muse to strike.' Mentions Sevenoaks School and former art teacher Bob White. Financial Times
Focussing on foreign interests: The British are often known for their reticence to learn languages, but many independent schools give them their due attention. Quotes Katy Ricks. Telegraph, 1 April 2014
Farrant overjoyed by Ashes chance: Sevenoaks student Natasha Farrant is interviewed by BT Sport after being called up to the England Women's Ashes squad. BT Sport, 28 January 2014
This House would send its Children to Private School: Katy Ricks speaks for the motion at the Cambridge Union, with Barnaby Lenon.
The Spectator: Sevenoaks is a success among boarding schools with an international intake: Sevenoaks School's approach to an international education is 'absolutely no deterrent to the British parents' says Janette Wallis of the Good Schools Guide. The Sevenoaks student body, with around 20% interntional pupils (not 25% as stated), is a successful, 'genuinely international mix'. 'A British education has become a commodity bought by wealthy foreigners.' Spectator, 30 November 2013
Sevenoaks is top IB boarding school 2013: Private Schools.co (Education Advisers Ltd) list Sevenoaks School at the top of their assessment of the Top IB Boarding Schools in the UK. These positions are compiled from the average points of sixth formers taking the Diploma Programme of the IB.
Sevenoaks School supports a local academy: Sevenoaks is among the few schools to establish formal links with state academies, as Sir Michael Wilshaw calls on independent schools to sponsor and run academies. 'Ofsted: private schools "starving" state education system', Telegraph, 2 October 2013
Ships ahoy! Sailing is a mainstream sport in schools: 'As current British Team Racing Champion, Andy Cornah has helped lead Sevenoaks to new heights of success. They are the first school to ever represent Britain at the Team Racing World Championships in 2011 and have won the School National Championships for 16 of the past 19 years.' Independent School Parent, Summer 2013, p47
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Secondary School league tables in Kent (BBC)
The Case for Co-education (Vine Magazine)
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International success at Sevenoaks School (Vine Magazine)
Top school scraps 'dull' GCSEs in favour of new exams (Telegraph)
KS4 2011: Percentage achieving all English Baccalaureate subjects (Department for Education)
The Top 100 Independent Schools at A-level [or alternative] (The Independent)
International Baccalaureate: Out with the old and in with the new exams (The Independent)
Sevenoaks School is Top Co-Ed IB School 2011 Sevenoaks School certified as the top UK co-educational Independent School in 2011 and 2010 in the league tables published by Education Advisers Ltd.
All-girls schools declining, claims Good Schools Guide (The Times: subscription required)
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A week or so after receiving the letter of complaint from the Santa Fe merchants, Ortega sent a copy to Crider. "Please comply with their request [for an audit]," Ortega wrote.
Last month a member of Crider's staff wrote to Martinez, informing her that the auditor would be checking "compliance with the terms of the contracts between the Santa Fe Drive Redevelopment Corporation and the City of Denver." That investigation is now under way.
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Crider denies ulterior motives, pointing out that the city charter requires him to look into any allegation of waste or impropriety when tax dollars are involved. "There's nothing political in it," Crider says of the SFDRC investigation. "When someone says there's tax dollars being misused, I have an obligation to do [an audit]. I don't have any choice in the matter."
Ortega says she's merely trying to address the merchants' complaints because she is their elected representative. "They're especially upset because it's their money and they're not seeing their dollars' worth," Ortega says.
As for NEWSED, Ortega says that "for the most part, they have done a good job" promoting development on Santa Fe. But she is critical of the "confrontational" tactics she says Barela and Martinez frequently employ. As an example, the councilwoman points to a recent meeting notice sent to members of the SFDRC board of directors. The notice, written by Martinez, accuses Ortega of "unethical and vindictive behavior" and claims the Santa Fe merchants are engaged in a "scheme to destroy" NEWSED and the SFDRC.
"They think that by bullying people they're going to get what they want," Ortega says of Martinez and Barela. "And in some cases, they do. But at the same time, they burn bridges."
Ortega isn't the first to accuse Veronica Barela of playing political hardball. "She's been called `the queen of Santa Fe Drive,'" says Pierre Jimenez. "It's like if you come into west Denver, you have to get her permission." One of the plaintiffs in the 1988 suit against NEWSED says both Barela and Martinez are "very tough. If you don't go with them, they'll turn on you.
"These people have bludgeoned anyone who has gotten in the way," continues the source, who asks not to be identified. "People would rather step away from them than fight them."
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And as Mayor Webb's relations with other prominent Denver Hispanics have been frayed by controversies in the past year, Barela and Martinez have emerged as an especially important source of support for the administration.
Last fall the Webb administration enraged Alvarado Construction Company in a dispute over payments for work at DIA. Alvarado, the region's largest Hispanic contractor, had received more than $17 million for construction of the new airport's administration building, but it asked the city for another $6.5 million to pay for changes and additional work on the project.
When the city balked, company vice president Bob Alvarado launched a bitter public protest. He accused the Webb administration of "institutional racism," claiming the city was scrutinizing Hispanic contractors more closely than majority-owned firms. Eventually, the two sides settled on a figure of $3.65 million, but not before the damage had been done. Even Barela acknowledges that the Alvarado controversy "probably hurt the mayor in our community more than anything."
The rift may have widened further in March, when Webb announced he'd decided to sell the old Denver district attorney's building to a developer who planned to convert the property into upscale residential lofts. The building, in NEWSED territory at the corner of West Colfax and Speer Boulevard, has been vacant for a decade.
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This Adopt a Puppy Birthday party was originally hosted by Staci over at Designing & Motherhood.
*reminder…I'm now posting fewer pictures and info in each party post. Please click through to the original party post for ALL the details!*
I love how Staci took the time to thoughtfully plan this party ahead of time so that she was able to be frugal AND FABULOUS! I love all the food items. They look super yummy and they totally compliment the theme. She took the time to share recipes so be sure to check it out on her blog. This puppy party is so cute and I think it would be a fun theme for any little boy or girl.
Have a look, leave a comment, and then hop on over to Staci's blog to see what else she's got going on!
Enjoy Staci's Puppy party…..
There's so much to see that Staci has two posts. All the backyard party details. All the food details.
When I shop I am always thinking ahead. I saw these cute puppies for 75% off at Walmart in late February. They were on the after Valentine's day clearance and they came to be $2.50 a piece. They don't scream Valentine's day red or a "lovey dovey" V-day theme. It was right then I had the idea-How about an adopt a puppy party for my daughter's birthday? The idea stemmed from the Build a Bear workshop concept. You know the concept-you go to stations in the store with a stuffed animal. I can't afford to take 9 girls to Build a Bear and this sounded like fun to create my own party at home.
Puppy paw print cupcakes
I used Rasinetes and Junior mints
Puppy bone rice crispy treats
Don't forget to visit Staci's blog for a ton more of the party details!


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Originally posted by Woon1957:Originally posted by djrockstar:Radar Reviver Rotator Only one guess per person per round
Fixed xD
Round ended
Palindromes 1. Kayak – BLOODYRAIN10001 (I assume this is what you meant?) 2. Level – lightning9x 3. Radar – djrockstar 4. Racecar – tracymirkin123 5. Dad 6. Madam – Shandys 7. Eye – AdeebNafees 8. Civic – aayjaay 9. Noon 10. Rotator
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Flightless birds(extinct and living)
(This is evident from Learn to Fly 2. lol.)
Ostrich (or Emu if your an Aussie).
Pfft. That penguin learnt to fly alright. Twice.
dodo and chicken
Originally posted by kingzak13:dodo and chicken
Chickens can slightly hover. I would assume that would be flying, and you're only allowed one guess.
Ostrich Kiwi Penguin I have no idea. TiC, Flamingos can fly.
Elephant bird.
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Apigee Edge enables you to quickly expose backend services as APIs. You do this by creating an API proxy that provides a facade for the backend service that you want to expose. You only need to provide the network address for the backend service, along with some information that API Services uses to model the API that will be exposed to developers.
The API proxy that you create on Edge decouples your backend service implementation from the API that developers consume. This shields developers from future changes to your backend services. As you update backend services, developers, insulated from those changes, can continue to call the API uninterrupted.
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For Node.js, see Developing Node.js applications for Apigee Edge.
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- Enter a descriptive name for your API, such as
- Optionally, add security and CORS support to your API.
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In response, you should see an acknowledgment that your new API proxy was successfully generated. API Services automatically deploys the newly generated API proxy to the 'test' environment in your organization. - The new API is immediately available to be invoked.
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- Under Choose Your Starting Point section of the New API Proxy form:
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- Under Identify Your API Proxy, enter a descriptive name for your API.
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In response, you should see an acknowledgment that your new API proxy was successfully imported. API Services automatically deploys the imported API proxy to the 'test' environment in your organization. The API exposed by the API proxy is available to be invoked.
Exposing a SOAP-based web service as an API proxy
You can create two kinds of SOAP proxies in Edge. One generates a RESTful interface to the backend SOAP service and the other performs a "pass through" of the SOAP message to the backend. For details, see Exposing a SOAP service as an API proxy.
Adding security and CORS support to your API
When you add an API proxy for an existing backend service or import an existing API bundle, the New API Proxy page displays an Add Features section in which you can add features to your API such as security and support for CORS.
Adding security
Check Security with API Keys to add simple API key verification to the API proxy that you are defining. In response, the API Platform adds a VerifyAPIKey policy and an AssignMessage policy to your API proxy. The VerifyAPIKey policy validates API keys presented by requesting apps. The AssignMessage policy strips the API key, supplied in the API call as a query parameter, from the request forwarded to the backend server.
If you select Secure with OAuth v2.0 Access Tokens, Edge will automatically add two policies to your API proxy: one policy to verify an access token and another policy to strip the access token from the message before forwarding it to your backend service. To learn how to obtain an access token, see OAuth.
When you check Secure with API Keys, the New API Proxy page updates as follows:
- The Impose Quota per Developer checkbox becomes selectable. Check this to add a Quota policy to your API proxy that enforces a limit on the traffic to your API from individual apps.
- The Publish API Product checkbox becomes selectable and is automatically selected. Check this if you want to automatically generate a product when you build the new API proxy. The autogenerated product will be created with an association to the new API proxy. If you have an existing product with which you want to associate this new API, be sure to clear this checkbox so that you don't create an unnecessary product. For information about products, see What is an API product?
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CORS (Cross-origin resource sharing) is a standard mechanism that allows a Web browser to make direct requests to another domain. The CORS standard defines a set of HTTP headers that Web browsers and servers use to implement cross-domain communication.
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Weird Al Yankovic announced on Twitter that his new album will be released on July 15. It's his first album since 2011′s Alpocalypse and it may in fact be his last — in a blog post last year, Al said that he was "carefully weighing his options" after this album, which is the last for his current record contract, and may move over to digital distribution in the future in order to be more topical. We know the album will have a parody of Iggy Azalea's "Fancy" and one of a band that Patton Oswalt's worshiped since the '90s. Other than that, no details about the album have been released. Check out Weird Al's tweets below.
Just got done mastering. Ladies and gentlemen, here it is… my NEW ALBUM. pic.twitter.com/1a77U7W1zx
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The U. S. Supreme Court's June 2013 ruling in United States v. Windsor has changed the landscape for same-sex couples. Under the ruling, which invalidated Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), the federal government can no longer treat lawfully married same-sex couples differently from lawfully married opposite-sex couples. For other same-sex couples, though, challenges remain. This article discusses some issues to be aware of as you plan for your goals.
Same-sex couples lawfully married and living in a state (or in Washington, D.C.) that recognizes same-sex marriage are entitled to federal benefits including:
Same-sex spouses who live in a state that does not recognize their marriage may not have access to all of these benefits. Eligibility for some of the above federal benefits currently depends not on the state in which the marriage took place (the place of celebration) but rather on the state in which you're living when you apply for them (the place of domicile or residence). For example, following the Windsor ruling, federal agencies have begun to issue guidance — not always consistent — on the services and programs for which they have responsibility. For instance:
From a planning perspective, lawfully married same-sex couples can no longer create Grantor Retained Income Trusts (GRITs) naming a spouse as the remainder beneficiary. However, unmarried partners may still do so. On the other hand, lawfully married couples are now entitled to all federal estate, gift and income tax benefits available to opposite-sex spouses, including the marital deduction, portability of exemption and joint filing.
Since domestic partner¹ relationships are not currently recognized at the federal level, including when it comes to federal taxation, they are not eligible for the unlimited gift and estate tax marital deduction. Unlike same- and opposite-sex spouses, domestic partners cannot retitle, pass or transfer assets to each other during their lives or at death without potentially incurring estate or gift taxes. Moreover, without a will, domestic partners do not automatically qualify for succession rights to a deceased partner's property. And were one to die intestate (that is, without a will), a domestic partner is not likely to be appointed personal representative of his or her partner's estate, as appointments are governed by state law and the partner is not considered a family member in most states.
Even though same-sex spouses and domestic partners may face planning challenges of different degrees, a well-conceived wealth transfer strategy can help same-sex spouses and domestic partners work toward the tax-efficient transfer of assets, as well as providing the surviving spouse or partner with the liquid assets necessary to cover immediate expenses. It can also give partners the legal recognition required to handle each other's financial affairs if one of them becomes incapacitated.
As with most aspects of planning for same-sex spouses and domestic partners, the critical first steps center on getting the appropriate documents in order. A will is a good beginning, because it specifies how probate assets are to be distributed after death as well as who should serve as personal representative and trustee to settle the estate and distribute assets. Domestic partnership agreements or, in the case of same-sex spouses, pre- or post-nuptial agreements, are also helpful in documenting intentions, defining rights and providing useful protection for both partners. It's also important to make sure to designate beneficiaries for any investments that spouses or partners make individually, including investments in life insurance, IRAs and workplace retirement plans, because these assets will not pass as probate assets under a will. For same-sex spouses, it is critical to review beneficiary designations on certain qualified plans (for example, 401(k) plans or pension plans); federal law requires that the spouse be designated the beneficiary unless he or she waives his or her rights.
Both same-sex spouses and domestic partners may be able to lessen the impact of estate taxes, protect assets, and create cash flow by using a variety of trusts and other wealth transfer vehicles. Some of the strategies that are effective for same- and opposite-sex married couples just won't work for domestic partners, but there are also a few instances where the federal tax status — or lack of it — of domestic partners can produce favorable results. Examples here include Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs) and GRITs.
A recent increase in the lifetime federal gift and estate tax exemption to $5.25 million has lessened some of the wealth transfer issues faced by many same-sex couples, though portability — the ability of one spouse to utilize the unused federal exemption of the other spouse — gives same-sex spouses a leg up on domestic partners and further illustrates the challenges faced by domestic partners.
As a result of Windsor, lawfully married same-sex couples are now required to file their federal income tax returns with a "married" status (either married filing jointly or married filing separately), meaning that they will no longer be able to file as single or head of household. However, because the current federal tax code does not recognize domestic partners as married individuals, domestic partners cannot file joint federal income tax returns. The selected filing status determines tax rate brackets and levels of available exemptions and deductions. Depending upon the domestic partners' financial circumstances, a particular filing status may be more advantageous.
States that legally recognize same-sex marriages — or provide the equivalent of state-level spousal rights to same-sex couples — have generally allowed for state income taxation in the same manner as married opposite-sex couples. In other words, while a joint return may be filed in some states, separate individual returns are also an option and, depending upon financial circumstances, may be preferable. However, it remains to be seen whether this option will still be available in states with same-sex marriage or whether these states will now, like the IRS, require same-sex spouses to file with a "married" status.
Assuming that a same-sex married couple can now file as married, there may be questions about whether they should or could amend past income tax returns to change their filing status. Because DOMA has been declared unconstitutional, this presumably means it was never effective in the first place. In such circumstances, it is not clear what the deadline is for filing amended returns or what administrative flexibility would be offered by the IRS.
While same-sex spouses are entitled to Social Security survivor, retirement and death benefits, as well as pension benefits on equal footing with opposite-sex spouses, other domestic partners begin retirement planning at a disadvantage. For one thing, if one partner dies, unless the couple is married Social Security survivor benefits do not pass to the surviving partner. Similarly, surviving partners do not benefit from their partner's private sector employee pension plan or federal employee pension, if the partners are not married pursuant to state law. That said, a non-spousal beneficiary is eligible to roll over funds received from a 401(k) upon the death of the account owner into her or his own "inherited IRA." This retains the income tax-deferred nature of the account with required distributions made over the beneficiary's life expectancy; the beneficiary would pay the income tax only on the amounts when they are received, rather than having to take all of the 401(k) assets in a lump sum and pay income tax on the entire amount of the funds immediately. This still falls short of the options available to a same sex or opposite-sex spouse, who can achieve even greater tax benefits by rolling over his or her spouse's 401(k) or an IRA to his or her own IRA. This action delays the start of required minimum distributions, thus increasing tax-deferral benefits.
In the case of incapacitation, unless they are married domestic partners are not usually first in line to be appointed each other's guardians, because they are not considered family members under the laws of most states. In some cases, non-married domestic partners are not automatically granted hospital visitation or other rights upon a partner's death, including funeral planning or body disposition rights.
Once again, creating the appropriate documents is the most effective protection. This applies to all domestic partners, including same-sex married spouses. Until same-sex marriages are recognized in all U.S. jurisdictions, one should not take anything for granted. Each partner should work with an attorney to explicitly grant the other partner the right to access personal information and make critical decisions if one of the partners becomes incapacitated or dies. Among the important documents are a durable power of attorney, which designates someone to make financial decisions in the event of incapacity; a living will, which documents health care wishes; an advanced health care directive or health care proxy, which designates someone to make medical decisions in the event of incapacity; and a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) release, which allows for access to medical records.
For domestic partners, these documents are particularly important. Most documents and planning are about distribution of assets after death. These documents affect health, well-being and quality of life during a partner's lifetime.
A domestic partner's right to adoption is not guaranteed. Parenting agreements and issues around guardianship of minor children can be complex for domestic partners and same-sex spouses. To help ensure that your children will be provided for in accordance with your wishes, both during your lifetime and following your and your partner's deaths, skilled planning professionals, attorneys and accountants can help to negotiate the various options regarding parenting, surrogacy and adoption as they relate to domestic partners. They can also help to establish parenting and guardianship agreements, as well as advising on possible tax advantages of adoption credits and "head of household" filing status (generally for unmarried partners) — all in order to help ensure to the greatest degree possible that both partners play the role in their children's lives that they expect and wish to play.
The bottom line is that the issues surrounding estate and tax planning for domestic partners, including same-sex spouses, are many and complex. Given a constantly shifting legislative and judicial environment, they are likely to remain so. For all same-sex couples, it's important to work closely with professional advisors skilled in all facets of estate planning services, tax strategies and personal financial planning — and who also are knowledgeable about, and sensitive to, the challenges faced by domestic partners, including same-sex spouses. Developing a thorough estate plan through an estate attorney, getting the right documents in place, and then keeping them up to date offers the best way for partners to protect themselves and their loved ones, and to ensure that their wishes are met, now and in the future.
We are committed to providing you with the education and guidance you need in order to help you achieve your goals. To learn more about financial strategies for domestic partners, including same-sex spouses, please contact your advisor.
This material has been adapted from content originally developed by Gregory Cerbone, Chief Fiduciary Officer, U.S. Trust.
¹For convenience, we will use the term "domestic partner" to include same-sex partners in a registered domestic partnership, a civil union, or any committed same-sex relationship not including a legally married spousal relationship (unless otherwise indicated in the text). Because same-sex partner relationships are defined differently across the country, it is important to work with your advisor to ensure you understand the implications of your relationship status.
Note: Any examples are hypothetical and are for illustrative purposes only.
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