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Trust Issues: Pre- and Post-Nuptial Clauses

<b><i>Part One of a Two-Part Article</b></i><p><p>This article explores common provisions used in pre-and post-nuptial agreements and suggest how standard language might be modified to protect a client's rights or interests in trusts he or she formed before the marriage, or that family members formed naming him or her in various capacities.

18 minute read November 01, 2016 at 07:35 AM
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Martin M. Shenkman and Rebecca A. Provder
Trust Issues: Pre- and Post-Nuptial Clauses

Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements are ubiquitous in matrimonial practice, and to achieve optimum results for clients, it helps to use an interdisciplinary approach. A key area in which cross-disciplinary concerns should be at the forefront is with respect to trusts and how they may be impacted by marital agreements.

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