Two of the most important rights and responsibilities that attach to the institution of marriage are the rights that arise in the event the marriage is terminated by divorce, and those that arise in the event the marriage is terminated by the death of one of the parties.

Entering into a prenuptial agreement before marriage will afford you financial certainty by establishing rights and responsibilities prior to the marriage. Establishing a postnuptial agreement after a marriage has been consummated serves a similar purpose.

For an individual (or individuals) with a high net worth, whether because of the transfer of generational wealth, expectations of a significant inheritance, or as a result of the accumulation of assets through individual efforts prior to the marriage, entering into a prenuptial agreement or a postnuptial agreement is an important and critical step to safeguard that wealth.

The attorneys at Warner, Federico & Ryan are experts in the negotiation and drafting of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. If you have any questions about the need for a valid and enforceable prenuptial or postnuptial agreement in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, an experienced attorney from our firm can provide you with assistance.