I have a child from a previous marriage, and may be getting married again in the future. If I am concerned about what should happen in the event of my death, should I draw up a prenuptial agreement before I get married, or just draw up a will?
2007-07-10 08:59:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
In all honesty I would do both.
The will clearly states what your wishes are as to who gets what you leave behind. The prenuptial prevents the new husband from collecting on behalf of your untimely death and cutting your children out from what is rightly theirs.
2007-07-10 09:49:57 · answer #1 · answered by "N"saysable 1iric 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right now I would have a conversation with the other parent as to what the wishes would be if such a circumstance comes to place. Once that is agreed upon I would have a will place with your wishes and also draw up a agreement with a lawyer of what you both decide what would be best for the child.
Ton of hugs Mel
2007-07-10 09:03:27 · answer #2 · answered by jaredsmommy2004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A prenup basically protects your assets. It says that when
I leave this marriage, be it by death or divorce, what was mine at the start will still be mine.
You should be okay with a will, except if you are worried about getting divorced and that your wife will earn some of your assets. If you stay married, beyond any laws, your estate is divided as per your will.
2007-07-10 09:11:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both might be best, but in some states if you are married(community property states) The law states that anything you accumulate(you and your spouse) Is half his and half hers. Anything you have before you get married may be put in a prenup.
2007-07-10 09:12:23 · answer #4 · answered by Nemo the geek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Will is made in the event of death. Prenup's are created in the event of an divorce.
2007-07-10 09:01:48 · answer #5 · answered by matthaumschild 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you're worried about what will happen if you die then you should write a will to make sure that your child is provided for. A pre-nup is only going to come into play if you get a divorce.
2007-07-10 09:02:19 · answer #6 · answered by from_a_dark_place 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The will is going to be more effective in getting your wishes overall carried out and less liable to be challenged.
2007-07-10 09:02:47 · answer #7 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
create a will and give most of your things to your kids if you have any. step parents can be pretty evil when it comes to stuff like this
2007-07-10 09:03:46 · answer #8 · answered by Energy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
please hon,take my advice and take a will out for sure,my husband died last year and did not have a will or anything,i lost pratically everything,because these days it doesnt seem to matter if you are next off kin,,,,pls get one done today xxxx
2007-07-10 09:04:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get will go through probate
2007-07-10 09:02:07 · answer #10 · answered by buckeye45694 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋