Before "I Do" Part III: Important Discussions to Have Before the Wedding About Unexpected Events

Today’s post is the final installment in a three-part series about conversations to have with your future spouse before you get married. Today’s blog post focuses on discussing the unexpected with your future spouse. While these unexpected events are unlikely to occur, it is good to have a discussion with your spouse to express your wishes and desires if an unfortunate and unexpected event occurred.
 

• What would happen if you or your partner became incapacitated or disabled?
• What type of plans and understandings do you want to have in place for caregiving, finances, and handling other affairs, if the worst were to happen?
• Do you want to execute a Healthcare Power of Attorney, Durable Power of Attorney, or will to provide direction about healthcare and financial decision-making and your estate?
• Are you or your partner likely to receive an inheritance during the marriage? How would you like to use or save that inheritance?   

The answers to these conversation starters may lead you to decide you would like to have a Prenuptial Agreement in place or complete your estate planning. A Prenuptial Agreement can solidify your financial agreements regarding which funds and accounts remain separate property of each spouse after marriage and which will become marital property held jointly by the spouses. You may also want to consider executing a Will, Healthcare Power of Attorney, or Durable Power of Attorney to provide for your spouse or children from a previous relationship, and to prepare for the worst-case scenario (just in case).  Please reach out to our office so we can assist you. We are here to guide you on the legal aspects of your journey to marriage and beyond so you can focus on enjoying your new life. 

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