WHAT DO PRENUPS HAVE TO WITH ESTATE PLANNING IN MIAMI BEACH, FL?
ESTATE PLANNING IN MIAMI BEACH AND PRE-NUPS
I received a call from a married couple wanting to do estate planning to protect their children. The husband was very concerned with the previously signed prenuptial agreement and how it would affect his family in the case of his death. He has one wife and they have children together.
WHAT IS A PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT?
A prenuptial agreement is an agreement signed in anticipation of marriage. For example, Avery is getting married and has five million dollars in assets, real estate, and investments and wants to keep it all. Avery then hires an attorney who represents Avery’s interests and creates documents for Avery’s future spouse to sign agreeing to the terms in the case of divorce. Avery’s spouse needs to have her own attorney and be aware of the financials involved.
WHAT DO PRENUPS HAVE TO WITH ESTATE PLANNING IN MIAMI BEACH, FL?
Estate planning and prenups are completely different documents. Prenups apply in the case of divorce, yet may also mention death benefits, or waiver of death benefits. Estate planning is done to protect you and your assets in the case of incapacity or death. Getting back to our example above, the young married couple with small children can do an estate plan giving everything to the wife and kids upon the death of the husband, and if they ever got divorced, the prenup would still shield his assets, if properly done. Or in the alternative, all assets can go to the kids upon the husband’s death and the wife can receive a monthly allowance during her life. All matters should be discussed with an estate planning attorney who can advise you as to your specific goals and circumstances.
WHY SHOULD YOU USE ALLY M. GLASER, PA TO HANDLE YOUR WILLS AND TRUSTS, ESTATE PLANNING IN MIAMI BEACH AND MIAMI-DADE AND BROWARD PROBATE MATTERS?
As a Miami Beach Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts and Probate Attorney in Miami Beach with over twenty-five years of experience and both a Psychology and Law degree, I handle these matters with knowledge and sensitivity. I am familiar and comfortable with both the Broward County and Miami-Dade probate court system and know how to get things done. Additionally, because I do both estate planning and probate law, I am familiar with the challenges of each and provide my clients with additional protections. Call or email me today to discuss your Miami Beach Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts and Miami-Dade County Probate matters. I am happy to help you and your loved ones during this important process.