Bethesda and Upper Marlboro Estate Planning Lawyer Explains How a Prenuptial Agreement is a Key Piece of Estate Planning Too

If you’re thinking about having a prenup drawn up before you tie the knot in Montgomery or Prince George’s County, you may want to find an attorney who focuses on estate planning, too. Perhaps surprisingly to some, a prenuptial agreement can be a key piece of estate planning documentation.  Many couples in Bethesda and Upper Marlboro see the importance of creating a binding prenuptial agreement to protect their assets and plan for their future.

Today, blended families are far from unusual.  During the newlywed planning phase, the couple needs to consider what happens to “yours, mine, and ours” in the event of divorce, as well as death.  You may each have certain items or financial support that you want designated specifically for your own biological children, and a prenup in combination with estate planning documents is used to make these wishes known.

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