Posts Tagged: prenuptial agreement

Widow has No Rights to Husband’s Wrongful Death Settlement

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are common for couples that have been previously married, particularly if either or both have children from their prior relationships.  Some agreements are intended to protect specific assets from the claims of the other party in the event of a divorce and/or death.  Other agreements are broader and provide that each

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Day-of Wedding Prenup Upheld by Court of Appeals

A prenuptial agreement executed immediately before marriage was determined to be enforceable against a widow claiming a share of her deceased husband’s estate. The trial court found that the widow entered into the agreement “freely, knowledgeably, and in good faith” even though she testified that she only saw a part of the document and that

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