Argentina to Recognize Inheritance Rights of Same Sex Couples

Wed20Aug2008

Argentina to Recognize Inheritance Rights of Same Sex Couples

10:51 H | Topics: Argentina - Family - GLBT - Latin America - Society

041009_GayParents_hd.hmedium.jpg Argentine lawmakers have signed a resolution which would grant inheritance rights to same sex couple widows and widowers. The surviving partner would inherit the pension of their partner upon their death.

Gay rights activists are praising the move as a huge step in the recognition of their civil rights. The Argentine government says its part of a larger human rights plan under the administration of president Cristina Fernández.

To be eligible for the benefit, couples must prove that they have lived together for at least 5 years.

Via / El País

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