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Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement?

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Thinking about a prenup? State Bar of Arizona Board Certified Family Law Specialist Mitch Reichman explains why a prenuptial agreement is a smart move if you have assets. Find out how prenups can be customized to fit your...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Love Actually: Planning Considerations for Marriage, Divorce, Cohabitation, the Death of a Spouse, and More

Welcome to The Verdict: Estate Planning Through Film. Today, Farella podcast host Hons Yung is joined by Gigi Orta, a managing director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, to discuss the movie Love Actually. Gigi and Hons...more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

Keeping Romance Alive in Premarital Planning

Each year, “proposal season” begins around Thanksgiving and ends on Valentine’s Day. Then the planning begins — the date, the venue, the guests — and, for many couples, a premarital agreement....more

The Estate Lawyers

Divorce Need Not Ignite Estate Litigation, But Too Often It Does

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Certain life events demand that estate planners work with client testators to adjust their estate plans. Divorce and remarriage are at the top of that list. When matrimony devolves into acrimony – setting the stage for...more

Goulston & Storrs PC

Prenuptial Agreement Held to Be Valid Waiver of Spouse’s Statutory Right of Election

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Generally, under New York EPTL 5-1.1-A, if a decedent is survived by a spouse, a right of election is given to the surviving spouse to take a share of the decedent's estate “equal to the greater of (i) fifty thousand dollars...more

Dickinson Wright

Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies Limitation Periods for Loans, Gifts, and Estate Claims

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The question of when a lawsuit can be commenced in Ontario seems pretty straightforward – in general, a plaintiff has two years from the date when the basis for a claim is (or should have been) discovered. It sounds simple...more

DarrowEverett LLP

The Effect of Choice of Law Provisions in Prenuptial Agreements

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When wedding bells are ringing, the last thing most couples want to think about is the possibility of death or divorce. However, for those entering long-term relationships or preparing for marriage, prenuptial agreements can...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Beniffer is benefinished…and didn’t have a prenup!

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Prenuptial agreements are not just for celebrities, but the messiness that follows a celebrity divorce filing often puts prenuptial agreements in the spotlight. Here are five reasons why Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez (J-Lo)...more

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

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Importance of Beneficiary Designations in Estate Planning

As a bit of background, there is a distinction between probate assets and non-probate assets. Probate assets are distributed according to your will during a probate administration whereas non-probate assets are distributed...more

Fleurinord Law PLLC

The Importance of Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Couples in Texas and Florida

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The landscape of marriage in the United States has transformed significantly, particularly for same-sex couples, following pivotal legal battles that sought to recognize their right to marry. Understanding the nuances of...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Managing Das Haus in a Second Marriage Estate Plan

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So, you have remarried. Perhaps it has been 30 months; maybe 30 years. When you got together the guy/girl moved into your crib. It’s always been titled in your name and it’s the house you got in your divorce from No. 1. Now...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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The Crucial Importance of Updating Documents After Divorce

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Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally draining experience, leaving individuals with numerous legal and personal matters to resolve. Amidst all the turmoil, it is vital for people to understand the significance of...more

Kerr Russell

Recently Married? Consider These Steps To Protect Your Future

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In Michigan, the process for an individual to take their spouse’s last name is fairly simple, but does require taking action with both the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Michigan Secretary of State. The first...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

Winstead PC

Trust Issues in Divorce Proceedings - Presentation - May 2023

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David F. Johnson presented to the Tarrant County Probate Bar Association on May 4, 2023, on the topic of “Trust Issues in Divorce Proceedings.” This program discussed some of the many trust issues that arise in divorce...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Major Shift in Ohio Law Now Permits Postnuptial Agreements

In a major shift in Ohio law, Ohio spouses are now legally permitted to enter into postnuptial agreements as of March 23, 2023. After a long history (more than 130 years) of rejecting postnuptial agreements, Ohio joins 48...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

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Joint Trusts: A Useful Tool for Some Married Couples

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Though not a silver bullet for every situation, in appropriate circumstances, a Joint Revocable Living Trust ("Joint Trust") can provide a married couple with significant benefits and simplify the administration of assets...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

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Special Considerations For Divorces Involving Middle-Aged And Older Americans: Part 2

PART 2: DIVISION OF ASSETS AND DEBTS, RETIREMENT BENEFITS, AND ESTATE PLANNING MATTERS - As discussed in Part One of our two-part series detailing the social phenomenon know as “grey” divorce, a number of recent studies,...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

Woods Rogers

Estate Planning for Married Couples and Parents

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In this two-part series, the articles focus on the importance of proper estate planning.  The previous article focused on Estate Planning for Young Adults. This article will highlight important documents and considerations...more

Ruder Ware

Getting Started: Estate Planning for Young Families

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For many people, the first time they start thinking about an estate plan is when they start to have family members that depend on them financially – typically, a spouse or a child. Let’s take, for example, a young married...more

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