Prenuptial agreements clarify what will happen to assets in the event of divorce. Estate plans clarify what will happen to assets in the event of death. But what happens to an estate plan in a divorce? And what happens to a prenup if one spouse dies? 

Attorneys who practice either family law or estates law will eventually have clients who need to know how their estate plans are affected by divorce, and vice versa. Before venturing into the overlapping and often complex issues that can arise in divorce and estate planning, understanding best practices and current law are crucial to minimize client risks as they make plans for the future.

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