Legal Question in Family Law in New York
pre-nup
My 21 year old son is planing to get married this summer. He has approximately $150,000.00. Girlfriend has 0. the question is that my son will inherite shares in my corporation that are presently worth about 2 million dollars. After he inherites these shares and say 5 years go by and the shares increase in value and are worth 4 million will his wife be entitled to any of these shares ( or value of them)if there is a prenup or not?
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: pre-nup
If you have a prenuptial agreement prepared before you are married your son can protect his inheritance.
Patricia Martin-Gibbons
Re: pre-nup
Inheritances are ordinarily not marital property.
Re: pre-nup
He should have a prenup. If we're talking about millions of dollars at risk, why not spend a few hundred to ensure that he keeps it?
Re: pre-nup
For those in as fortunate a position as your son, a carefully drawn pre-nup is essential. It will clearly spell out all the rights and resposibilities. It may be costly now ,but it will save both potential grief and money in the future. You may contact my office@7188340087 for a consultation.