Deciding what to do with the marital home is a challenging part of every divorce where real estate is involved. Not only is the situation already emotionally charged by the circumstances, but the home itself carries sentimentality and enormous value. While it can feel like you’re alone in an impossible situation, help is available.
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are legal contracts designed to outline the handling of marital assets in cases of divorce or death. Both agreements cover similar topics, such as the division of financial assets, alimony provisions and, in some cases, retirement benefits such as pensions. The key distinction between the two is timing: a prenuptial agreement, or “prenup,” is signed before marriage, while a postnuptial agreement, or “postnup,” is signed after. When considering a prenup vs. postnup, each type has unique pros and cons, along with some other additional differences that couples will want to take into account.
The single person’s guide to wills & estate planning.
It’s a harmful myth that estate planning is only for people who are married or have children. If you don’t plan for what happens to your assets then the court will determine your heirs if you die without a will. If you have no heirs, then your assets will go to the state.
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