I'm a journalist, doing a story about the financial and estate-planning implications of getting married in your golden years (60s, 70s, 80s). I'm looking for sources and hope interested readers might respond. There are many things you have to plan for when you're heading to the altar later in life. What effect might the marriage have on estate plans? When do you need a prenuptial agreement? What happens to the adult children's inheritance when one spouse dies? What are the health care decisions older couples need to consider when getting married? If you know of anyone going through something like this or who's had to deal with these issues, I'd love to hear from you. Email: lscherzer@smartmoney.com.
I suggest you contact an attorney who specialize in wills/trusts/estate and a divorce attorney --as in "what not to do". Do internet searches too, they yeild lots of info.
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Personally, I think these are good questions, and I often read "smartmoney.com" It is an excellent resource for financial information for all ages. I will email you.
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Originally posted by smartmoney: I'm a journalist, doing a story about the financial and estate-planning implications of getting married in your golden years (60s, 70s, 80s). I'm looking for sources and hope interested readers might respond. There are many things you have to plan for when you're heading to the altar later in life. What effect might the marriage have on estate plans? When do you need a prenuptial agreement? What happens to the adult children's inheritance when one spouse dies? What are the health care decisions older couples need to consider when getting married? If you know of anyone going through something like this or who's had to deal with these issues, I'd love to hear from you. Email: lscherzer@smartmoney.com.
I think that the marriage is a lottery. To expect the future - it is impossible. All depends on that as you were brought up by your parents.
