Hi Bart,
Indeed this is an extreme tragedy but I feel it is a tragedy of basic human rights and law instead of gay rights or common law relationships or any of that.

The bottom line is that Clay had power of attorney and that was violated. His rights to decide for himself were also violated when they forced him into a home and again the POA was violated when he had no say in where Harold was moved. I'd love to hear the arguments justifying disregarding the POA and the Will and to see the damages for violation these men so flagrantly.

I'm sure they'll claim the possessions were sold to pay the bills but it's just wrong and hopefully at least the courts will see that. Too bad the memories are gone though - I was in a situation where I lost almost all my mementos and it hurts to the core... especially the ones of loved ones who have gone.

A story like this does indeed show that gay marriage (or I prefer civil unions for religious reasons) is not a simple matter and anyone who thinks it is has not thought on it at all.