Prenuptial Agreement

Do prenuptial agreements affect estate planning and inheritance?

Yes, prenuptial agreements can significantly impact your estate planning by defining which assets remain separate property versus marital property. This affects inheritance rights, trust planning, and how assets pass to beneficiaries. Prenups can also waive spousal inheritance rights, which means your estate plan needs to account for these agreements. Without proper coordination between your prenup and estate planning documents, you might create conflicts that could lead to legal challenges after death.