Connecticut Prenup Attorney for Asset Protection
Prenuptial agreements can be thought of as an insurance policy. The more you have to lose, the more useful the insurance becomes.
Giustino Capodilupo is an attorney with significant experience helping high net worth individuals who have family matters such as prenuptial agreements. A prenup used to be thought of as an agreement for celebrities only. Today it is increasingly used by non-celebrities, by individuals with significant assets and by those who are entering into a second marriage. In some instances, a wealthy individual may desire a premarital agreement as an assurance that they are not being married for any wealth that may exist.
A finely crafted prenuptial agreement can save heartaches and headaches later on if the couple should decide to divorce.
A prenuptial agreement will not be valid if either party does not adequately divulge assets, or if there is not enough time for both parties to review the document with independent attorneys.
Ridgefield Prenuptial Agreement Lawyer
A prenuptial agreement should be a very detailed document with every contingency covered and a final contingency that states how new matters or future disputes will be handled. Our law firm has experience with the following matters related to prenuptial agreements:
- Step down agreements — A prenuptial that states terms that will be followed after the first 5, 10 and 15 years of marriage, with an "exit date" at which the prenuptial agreement becomes null and void.
- Agreements to protect children from previous marriages — This is a very common reason to create a prenuptial agreement.
- Agreements to protect family inheritance — Inheritances coming into the new marriage, or going out to existing heirs, may be a primary concern.
- Provisions can be made to protect certain specified assets such as real estate or family heirlooms.
- Provisions concerning a family-owned business and how each party will be treated if the marriage should end can be a complicated matter.
Strong Advocacy for Your Legal Needs
Prenuptial agreements should not be created or signed the night before the wedding. If you desire a finely crafted prenup, please call our law office at 866-644-3769, 203-493-0503 or send us an e-mail. Giustino Capodilupo would be glad to handle all of your legal matters.
