A Prenuptial Agreement is really saying, "I don't have full faith in maintaining a permanent partnership with this person!" This is very understandable, considering the high rate of divorce, and the serial relationships accepted in society. But, asking for a signed Prenup is still the best way to destroy chances of successful marriage. Most couples just bite the bullet, go without the agreement (or discussion) and statistics and the news releases keep us informed of the fallout and failures.
Create a Better Agreement
A Private Asset Trust plan does NOT require the discussion or the signature of the prospective partner! You must put it in place prior to the protection to be effective, but it's a fail-safe lock on accumulated assets, and their appreciation.
Additionally, you can still make the spouse a beneficiary, as well as modify it to include the children that come along. It looks like a normal estate plan, but has the safety lock, to protect against losses of divorce.
The Best Estate Plan
Avoid Conflicts and Divorce
Communication in Advance can prevent problems:
Avoid Tax Conflicts
Understand Who will work outside the home
Understand Cash Flows
Understand Savings Plans
Understand Existing Debt and Planned Debt
Determine Banking and Signer on Checking Accounts
Determine Health Insurance, Medical Problems Plan
Understand you must live on a Budget
What are the potential Job Benefits
What are the potential Schooling Benefits, Student Debt, and Burdens
Understand Credit Scores
Understand Retirement Accounts
Understand Financial Goals
How many Children, Must a male child be a goal
Understand Religion, Personal beliefs and training the children
Understand Education Plans for the kids
Understand Child Care, preschool, Music Lessons, Helping with homework
Understand Vacation Goals
Divide the chores and workload
Determine conflict resolution methods and mediation system
Understand intimacy and sexual expectations
Understand physical looks, weight, and changes with age
