Can your spouse claim half of your inheritance, even if you want it to go to your own children? In this episode of Asset Protection Today, elder law attorney Bill Alexander shares a real client case that shows why prenuptial and postnuptial agreements matter so much in second marriages and blended families.

A couple married for 30 years never signed a prenup. Now the husband is showing early signs of dementia, and the wife's inherited family land and recent inheritance could be exposed to a spousal "elective share" claim, potentially ending up with stepchildren instead of her own kids. Bill walks through the four-part strategy he recommends: a postnuptial agreement, updated estate planning documents for the husband, a will with a trust for the surviving spouse, and moving the family land into a trust with a retained life estate.

If you're in a second marriage, have children from a prior relationship, or want to protect inherited property, this episode explains how spousal inheritance rights work and why planning early is far easier than fixing it later. Advice from one of North Carolina's most respected elder law attorneys.

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(0:48) Case Story: Second Marriage Without a Prenup
(1:37) The Problem: No Prenuptial Agreement & Dementia Onset
(2:00) Wife's Inheritance & Estate Goals at Risk
(2:56) The Fix: Postnuptial Agreement & Updated Documents
(4:08) Why a Prenup Matters More Than People Think
(5:37) Contact Info, Free Webinars & Sign-Off

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