Before You Say “I Do”: Nevada Prenup Checklist for Couples
A Little Background on Prenuptial Agreements A prenuptial agreement, also called a premarital agreement or prenup , is a written agreement made by two people before they get married. The agreement usually becomes effective once the marriage takes place. In Nevada, premarital agreements are covered under Nevada’s version of the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, and Nevada law states that a premarital agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. Prenups have been around for a long time, but today they are not only used by wealthy couples. Many everyday people use them as a planning tool to protect property, clarify debt responsibility, organize financial expectations, and reduce confusion later. A prenup can be especially helpful when one or both partners have children from a previous relationship, own property, have retirement accounts, operate a business, expect an inheritance, or are entering marriage with separate debts. A prenuptial agreement can help couples talk...
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