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Lerch, Early & Brewer

Why Do Couples Need Prenuptial Agreements?

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The case for couples to get (or at least strongly consider) a prenuptial agreement is simple: it is much easier to get into a marriage than it is to get out of one. ...more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

Prenuptial Agreement Series (Part 2): What Language Should I Have In My Prenup?

A prenuptial agreement, or “prenup”, is a contract or agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation and advance of marriage. A discussion on the various reasons that a person may wish to enter a prenup before...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

What You Need to Know About Prenuptial Agreements: Part 2 – Considerations Before Entering into a Prenuptial Agreement

Prenuptial agreements (or “Prenups” as they tend to be referred to colloquially) tend to have an unfair reputation as a societal matter. Indeed, it’s not uncommon for critics of prenuptial agreements to view them as the most...more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

Prenuptial Agreement Series (Part 1): Do I Need a Prenup?

A prenuptial agreement, or “prenup”, is a contract or agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation and advance of marriage. A common misconception is that prenups are only needed if you are a celebrity or have...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

PreNuptial Agreements in the Age of Great Wealth Transmission.

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Axios published an article this week about what it terms the “growing acceptance” of prenuptial agreements. The sum of the article is based on a Harris poll reporting that 50% of those interviewed support the idea of couples...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

Estate Planning for Blended Families

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Before you get remarried, you and your intended spouse should make a plan for the children and assets each of you are bringing to the marriage. Since you have already experienced a divorce from or the death of your former...more

Cole Schotz

Saying “I DO” Again – Top Eight Issues to Consider Before Taking Your Next Trip Down the Aisle

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Most people are aware of the statistic that 50% of marriages end in divorce, and the statistics for divorces in second marriages are even higher with a rate of 70%. Often with second marriages, couples will have to address...more

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5 Considerations When Remarrying After a Divorce

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After going through a divorce, particularly a difficult one, some people plan never to remarry. For others, remarriage may feel like the fresh start they need and the chance to try again after it didn’t work out the first...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

A Spouse’s Inheritance Rights Vary State by State

If you’re preparing to get remarried, your estate plan likely isn’t top of mind. However, depending on the state you live in, your spouse has property rights that apply regardless of the terms of your estate plan. These...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

Before You Say “I Do,” Do Some Marital Planning

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Marriage has existed since the start of modern history and facilitates our most basic need to love and be loved. It is not surprising then that some of life’s biggest and hardest decisions involve marriage—should I marry and...more

Burns & Levinson LLP

What Not to Do During a Divorce – Part 1

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A lot of emotions and impulses can arise during a divorce, and it’s critical to avoid any behavior that you may regret– including in the courtroom. What’s at stake? Credibility, time, money, custody, and peace of mind, to...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Five Points to Consider Before You Tie the Knot

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Contrary to popular belief, truly effective estate planning entails all parts of your life, not just the end of it. The process requires reflection on deeply held beliefs about what is important to you, your expectations for...more

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Protecting Your Inheritance with a Prenuptial Agreement

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When you're planning a wedding, discussing a prenuptial agreement with your soon-to-be spouse may not seem exciting or may even feel uncomfortable. Yet, no one knows what the future holds, and a prenuptial agreement can...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

The $6 Million Wedding

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Prenuptial agreements: A trusts and estates lawyer and a divorce attorney discuss prenuptial agreements to explain why estate planning deals with all parts of your life—not just the end of it. Speakers: Warren Racusin,...more

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Top Six Things to Consider When Planning for Blended Families

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The increase in divorce rates in the U.S. has resulted in a greater number of blended families. Blended families tend to give rise to unique estate planning circumstances and opportunities. The following should be considered...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Silver Lining: COVID-19 Engagements Allow More Time for Premarital Financial Planning

The effects of COVID-19 have been felt across the globe in almost all aspects of life. From the transition to remote work and virtual learning for students, to the shuttering of businesses and recreational activities, to...more

Lewitt Hackman

I Expect an Inheritance: Do I Really Need a Prenuptial Agreement?

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YES! If you don’t have a prenuptial agreement the California Family Code applies. You might as well familiarize yourself with California law and decide whether you want to opt out via a prenuptial agreement....more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Wills, Trusts & Estates: Plain and Simple – Estate Planning for the Second Marriage: “Protecting” the Kids

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What is one of the things that kids from a first marriage worry about when their parent re-marries? The “evil” step-parent getting it all, of course. Many parents struggle with the problem of alleviating the fears of their...more

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Talking To Your Kids About Prenuptial Agreements

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If you have been divorced, you may be excited and yet anxious when your child decides to marry. You may be happy that she has found love, but you may also be painfully aware of the difficulties she may encounter if the...more

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Estate Planning After Divorce

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Divorce attorneys saw a wave of divorces last year due to the changes in the tax laws that took effect on January 1, 2019. If you were one of the masses whose divorce was finalized in 2018, now is the time to revise your...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Insight on Estate Planning - April/May 2019: A second walk down the aisle can complicate estate planning

An estate planning rule of thumb is to review (and, if necessary, revise) one’s estate plan in light of major life events. Such events include a marriage, birth of a child and a divorce. A second marriage also calls for an...more

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An Amazonian Divorce

Although many in the Raleigh area were disappointed to hear that Amazon’s much-anticipated HQ2 wouldn’t be landing in Wake County, Jeff Bezos is making headlines once again but for a very different reason. On January 9, 2019,...more

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Getting Married? Why a Premarital Agreement is Important

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Celebrities and the very rich may enter into premarital agreements. Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones all signed...more

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Gavel to Gavel: Marriage, the sole cause of divorce

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Spring brings weddings. Cue delightful melodies as couples waltz toward union. Most engaged couples, however, focus on selection of dresses, tuxes or cake, and ignore that marriage imposes statutory and constitutional...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Waiver of Right of Election: Correction of Defective Acknowledgment

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With a specific statute (Domestic Relations Law §236(3)) mandating that pre-nuptial agreements must be acknowledged, and with a specific statutory form of acknowledgment (Real Property Law §309-a(1)), it is surprising that...more

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