Tax Law Insights

When contemplating marriage and estate planning, frequently, individuals will enter into prenuptial (premarital) agreements to address their rights and obligations during the marriage and in the event of a divorce or death. A prenuptial agreement is a very useful tool to create a clear understanding and avoid future conflicts in either the event of divorce or death. The requirements for the enforcement of a prenuptial agreement vary from state to state, and the rules governing the rights and obligations between spouses during marriage and at death are state specific. However, in ...