A Prenuptial Agreement is a contract entered into by a couple in contemplation of marriage. Such agreements generally address property issues in the event of divorce or death, but can include other matters as well. Slive & Slive Co., L.P.A. can draft a prenuptial agreement that will meet your needs and will comply with all legal requirements.
A prenuptial agreement can be used as a way to protect the inheritance of children from a prior marriage or relationship and/or to protect the assets of a spouse who brings substantially greater property to the marriage. For example, a prenuptial agreement can identify and clarify each party's separate property so that, in the event of divorce or other litigation, the separate nature of the property need not be proven in court. A prenuptial agreement can also limit a spouse's right to the other spouse's premarital property upon his or her death. Slive & Slive can help you identify what concerns you want to address and will draft a prenuptial agreement that reflects your choices and protects your interests.
A prenuptial agreement requires a couple to focus on estate planning and to make important joint decisions. Couples who have children from prior relationships are encouraged to discuss what property will be shared and what property will be considered "separate property" upon the death of either spouse. Couples should also determine whether life insurance should be purchased to provide for their spouse or their children. Slive & Slive assists couples in understanding their options and making important joint decisions that will provide for their family throughout their life and upon their death. Slive & Slive can assist you in drafting a prenuptial agreement tailored to your needs as well as compatible wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents.
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