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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

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Prenuptial Agreement vs. Postnuptial Agreement: The Differences & When to Choose Each

When it comes to protecting assets and establishing financial arrangements between spouses, two types of legal agreements come into play: prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. While both serve similar purposes, there are...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

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Prenup 101: Protecting Your Rights and Assets

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Many of my clients worry about raising the idea of a prenuptial agreement with their fiancé/fiancée because of the anticipated response and what it “says” about their relationship. Whether or not a couple enters into a...more

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Estate Planning Pitfall: You Haven’t Coordinated Your Estate Plan With Your Spouse

Estate planning can be complicated enough when you don’t have a spouse. But things can get even trickier for married couples. Although you and your spouse may have agreed on most major issues in the past — such as child...more

Burns & Levinson LLP

Altering Estate Plans Before or After Divorce

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In the early stages of this blog, I reviewed and discussed several ways that we could “Learn from Famous Mistakes,” such as failing to update an estate plan post-divorce and dying while in the midst of divorce proceedings....more

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Protecting Your Inheritance

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So you’ve received an inheritance and you’re married. The person who left you the inheritance probably intended for it to benefit you, not your spouse, if you get divorced. How do you protect the inheritance?...more

Shutts & Bowen LLP

The Importance of Regular Check-ups for a Healthy Estate Plan

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After creating and implementing a plan for your estate, it is important to regularly revisit your plan to ensure that it is still reflective of your values and goals for passing along your legacy. Seemingly small changes in...more

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Getting Married in California? Here’s What You Should Know

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Many Californians get married without understanding the contract they are entering into. Here are the basics of California Family Law...more

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Stepmother vs. Stepchild, Now Playing in a California Probate Court Near You

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Stepmothers are frequent characters in California trust and estate litigation, as they are in fairy tales and Disney movies. With about half of all marriages ending in divorce, there are many stepmother/stepchild...more

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