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The Surrogacy Space, Ep. 26 – Interview w/ Greenspoon Marder Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney, Lauren Barkan

The Surrogacy Space, Ep. 26 – Interview w/ Greenspoon Marder Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney, Lauren Barkan

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Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partner

w/ Special Guests: Lauren Barken, Greenspoon Marder, Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney

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Learn more about Marla Neufeld at https://www.gmlaw.com/attorneys/marla-neufeld/

To contact Marla, email [email protected].

Social Media Handle(s):

Instagram: @marlasurrogacylaw

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Guest Speaker Contact:

Lauren Barken, Greenspoon Marder LLP, Wills, Trusts, & Estates Attorney, [email protected]

To learn more about Lauren visit Lauren Barkan – Greenspoon Marder LLP

Social Media Handle(s):

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-barkan-esq-llm-a2b0508/

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  • Describe your legal practice area
  • Where did you go to law school?
  • How long have you practiced T&E?
  • Why did you choose to practice T&E?
  • Why is an estate plan important for new and existing parents?
  • What specific documents should be included in an estate plan for a family with a newborn or existing children?
  • What happens if both parents pass away unexpectedly? How does the estate plan address this scenario?
  • What happens if parents die or become incapacitated and there is no will? What happens to the baby? What happens to the property?
  • How often should we review and update our estate plan
  • Recent case, Steele v. Social Security case –
    1. can some born posthumously inherit from their deceased parent? If that is what parents would want, how do they make those accommodations in estate plan?

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About the Surrogacy Space:

The Surrogacy Space is a heartfelt podcast dedicated to exploring all aspects of third-party assisted reproductive technology (ART) and infertility. Hosted by attorney Marla Neufeld, Esq., who suffered from years of infertility and worked with a surrogate to build her own family, this podcast brings a deeply personal understanding of the complexities of surrogacy and third-party ART.

Each episode is crafted with care, delving into topics such as the legal complexities of surrogacy, egg, sperm, and embryo donation, best practices in third-party ART, and other challenges with family building for those suffering from infertility, single parents, or those who are part of the LGBTQ community.

The Surrogacy Space provides a supportive space for those facing challenges in building a family. Featuring a diverse range of professionals from surrogacy agencies, reproductive doctors, mental health experts, and other key players in the ART industry, The Surrogacy Space offers a comprehensive and compassionate look at the field. The podcast also highlights the work of professionals who support individuals dealing with infertility and other family-building obstacles.

Join us as we navigate this fertility journey together, offering hope, support, and valuable information every step of the way. Listen now to The Surrogacy Space that offers a safe space of sharing stories, insights, and support to help you on your path to building a family.

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Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Email [email protected]

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