THE PREMARITAL AGREEMENT

For gentlemen concerned with separation and divorce rates and who wish to protect current assets and income, the Premarital Agreement offers a powerful strategy.

A Premarital Agreement, also known as a prenuptial or antenuptial agreement, establishes the obligations of the spouses before marriage, and is enforceable provided that both parties fully understand all provisions, the provisions are "fair and reasonable", and both parties make full disclosure of assets beforehand. Naturally, a Premarital Agreement with a Latina will need to be translated in writing into Spanish by an official-approved translator and exhibit the translator's signature and seal.

I particularly enjoy working with clients on these agreements. I'm probably one of the few USA estate planning attorneys with experience in the area of premarital agreements with Latinas. I conduct an extensive interview and consultation with my clients and draft a customized agreement in accordance with the requirements of current state law and the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act. I believe that premarital agreements are valid and enforceable in any of the fifty states in which the husband may choose to reside.

I have an official-approved translator on retainer. I also recommend that the client arrange for at least one or two appointments with a Spanish-speaking lawyer to go over the agreement with his fiancee and explain it fully.

I have gathered some frequently asked questions about the Premarital Agreement process and the Latina, and set forth some pointed answers in an article which you are welcome to read:

FAQ Article on Premarital Agreements and the Colombian Latina

I am available without charge during and after the process to answer questions and offer advice on issues such an amendments and revisions to the premarital agreement, wills, trusts, living wills, living trusts and investment planning.

Premarital Agreement Fees and Costs
$1500.00 Attorney Fee for Premarital Agreement
$250.00+ Fee for translation and signature and seal of official-approved translator

As concerns fees and costs, I have carefully measured that a fair charge for my time and expertise in completing the Premarital Agreement is a flat fee of $1500.00 plus costs. The official-approved translator costs could range up to $250.00 but are usually less than that. Other USA estate planning attorneys charge well over $1500 plus costs for preparation of a premarital agreement.

Your thoughtful comments are welcome.