Prenups and Wills: Planning for Death
A prenup handles divorce; a will handles death. They should work together. Here is how prenups and wills fit, why marriage affects your will, and how to keep them consistent.
What a prenuptial agreement is, how it works in England & Wales, and plain-English answers to the questions most couples start with.
Start here: What Is a Prenuptial Agreement? A Complete UK Guide
A prenup handles divorce; a will handles death. They should work together. Here is how prenups and wills fit, why marriage affects your will, and how to keep them consistent.
Inherited or family wealth feels like it should stay yours – but a divorce can change that. Here is how a prenup helps keep inherited wealth protected in England & Wales.
You own your home; your partner is moving in. Marriage changes the legal picture. Here is how a prenup can protect a property you bring into the marriage, fairly.
Marrying with significant debt – yours or your partner's – raises real questions. Here is how a prenup can keep pre-marriage debt where it belongs.
Beyond the legal test of fairness, a prenup works best when both partners genuinely feel it's fair. Here is how to get there.
A prenup sets out, in advance, how your finances would be handled if the marriage ended. Here is how a prenuptial agreement actually works in England & Wales, step by step.
What does “prenuptial agreement” mean, and all the jargon that comes with it? Here is a plain-English glossary of the key prenup terms.
Every couple’s situation is different. Here are the honest pros and cons of a prenuptial agreement, to help you weigh up whether one is right for you.