Prenups expand to shield wishes in death and incapacity
TL;DR
Prenups are increasingly used as estate-planning tools to waive surviving-spouse rights granted by state law at death or incapacity, ensuring assets are distributed as intended. They should coordinate with wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, and be updated with changes in laws, finances, or family circumstances.
Topics:businesspersonal-finance#death-and-inheritance-laws#estate-planning#incapacity-planning#personal-finance#prenuptial-agreements#wills-and-trusts
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