There are many circumstances that can impact an estate plan, not the least of which is your marital status. Spouses are granted a wide variety of rights to each other’s property in the event of death or divorce. While the laws do vary from state to state, there is often a difference in how … [Read more...] about How a Prenuptial Agreement Can Protect Your Estate
Prenuptial Agreements
Prenup Considerations Before You Say I Do
Most people think of marriage as a declaration of love and commitment, not as a legal contract that defines the financial and familial obligations of each party. That is, until they start negotiating a divorce settlement and discover their state’s policy on the division of marital property and … [Read more...] about Prenup Considerations Before You Say I Do
How to Ask your Partner for a Prenuptial Agreement
Discussing your desire to establish a prenuptial agreement with your future spouse has the potential to be a complete disaster, but approaching the topic with the comfort of your partner in mind can help alleviate much of the stress associated with the process of creating a premarital … [Read more...] about How to Ask your Partner for a Prenuptial Agreement
Getting Married to Someone with Bad Credit? Issues to Consider
Marriage is a commitment, but in theory, it’s supposed to be a long and happy commitment. In order to give yourself the best chance at future marital bliss, you should have a frank “money matters” conversation with your partner-to-be before you tie the knot. Marrying someone with substantial … [Read more...] about Getting Married to Someone with Bad Credit? Issues to Consider
Remarried? Protect Your Children With Proper Planning
If you are married for the first time and are working on your estate plan, the decisions about where the assets go are usually easy. Most parents in that situation want their entire estate to go to the surviving spouse, and upon the death of the surviving spouse, equally to their children. There may … [Read more...] about Remarried? Protect Your Children With Proper Planning
5 Things You Need to Know About Divorce Before Getting Married
When a couple is planning their wedding nobody wants to think about divorce. But as a divorce attorney I commonly hear clients say "Why is X happening in the divorce? I wish I would have known that before." I can't help but wonder if we would have happier marriages, and easier divorces, if couples … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Need to Know About Divorce Before Getting Married
Should you consider a prenuptial agreement?
Getting married is an exciting life event. But in today’s society with a rise in blended families, later in life marriages, and high divorce rates, more couples are choosing to protect their futures with a prenuptial (antenuptial) agreement. A prenuptial (before the marriage) agreement can … [Read more...] about Should you consider a prenuptial agreement?
5 Things Couples Need to Know Before Buying Real Estate
Buying a house can be an exciting, and overwhelming, time. For couples purchasing real estate there are some legal consequences they should be aware of. All too often these consequences are not considered until the relationship has soured and a court case is imminent. Here are 5 things that … [Read more...] about 5 Things Couples Need to Know Before Buying Real Estate
Checking The Prenup Off Your Pre-Wedding To-Do List In Minnesota
Wedding planning can be so much fun in Minnesota. There’s the dress, the photographer, the caterer, and the flowers. One area which can get overlooked, however, is the prenuptial agreement. Sure, it might not seem like as much fun as tasting cakes and picking your first dance song, but … [Read more...] about Checking The Prenup Off Your Pre-Wedding To-Do List In Minnesota
