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Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the disposition of assets, guardianship of minor children, and appointment of representatives to make medical and financial decisions. Effective estate planning can decrease tax liability and facilitate the probate process.  less -
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REMINDER: Review Your Beneficiary Designations to Avoid Unintended Consequences

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The Wall Street Journal recently published an article involving a scenario that—while significant and possibly worst-case—may be more common than you may think. Specifically, the article describes a scenario under which...more

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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

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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

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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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Premarital Agreements and the "Voluntary" Signature

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Premarital agreements offer persons contemplating marriage the ability to plan for the distribution of their assets and liabilities in the event of separation and/or divorce. While the concept of planning for divorce may seem...more

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

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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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Understanding Prenuptial Agreements: Part 1 - Exploring the Basics

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Prenuptial agreements, most often referred to as “Prenups,” tend to have an unfair reputation as a societal matter. In fact, it’s not uncommon for critics of prenuptial agreements to view them as the most pessimistic way to...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

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

The Sad Tale of Hubby and Lovey: Preparing One’s Estate for the Possibility of Divorce

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In this episode of “Splitting Heirs,” Warren K. Racusin, partner and Chair of Lowenstein’s Trusts & Estates practice, speaks with Sharon L. Klein, EVP, President - Family Wealth, Eastern U.S. Region & Head of National Divorce...more

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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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New Ohio Postnuptial Agreements and Estate Planning

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For more than 130 years, Ohio has strictly prohibited postnuptial agreements and spouses were not able to enter into agreements with each other that altered their spousal rights. Additionally, Ohio has restricted amendments...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

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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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

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A Spouse’s Inheritance Rights Vary State by State

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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

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Wendy and Jen Wreck the Movies (And the Books They Are Based On): Howards End (1992), or “Estate Planning Should Not Wait Until...

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Margaret Schlegel and Ruth Wilcox bond over Christmas shopping, their shared attachment to their respective childhood homes and familial loyalty. Ruth enchants Margaret with stories of her ancestral home, Howards End. Ruth...more

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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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Wendy & Jen Wreck the Movies: Addams Family Values, or “The Nanny Tried to Do It”

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What happened: Fester Addams, a wealthy bachelor, wants nothing more than to find a great love like that between his older brother Gomez and his wife Morticia, but he is too trusting and easily mislead. Following the...more

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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

Downey Brand LLP

See No Evil? Premarital Agreement May Cause Spouse to Lose Inheritance and Role as Administrator of Estate

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We write today about probate law, premarital agreements and the importance of doing your homework. In Estate of Eskra (2022) ___ Cal.App.5th.____, the First District Court of Appeal upheld a Humboldt County Superior Court...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

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Wendy And Jen Wreck the Movies – Citizen Kane (1941) Or Deposit Money, Not Children, in the Bank

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“Legendary was the Xanadu where Kubla Kahn decreed his stately pleasure dome.” Legendary too were the colossal errors made by Mary Kane in this celebrated classic movie which follows a journalist as he tries to uncover the...more

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Prenuptial Agreements Can Help Protect Your Family Business

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While a prenuptial agreement might not be on the wedding checklist, family business owners—and their children who might own or participate in the business—are often advised to prepare one as part of the marital process....more

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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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