They say that behind every successful man there is a woman. This is myth in most cases. You and I know that it is because of your knowledge and skill you have what you have. So protect what you created. Protect your assets.
Your asset lawyer will put together with the assistance of the accountant the documentation necessary for the protection of your assets. Such documents might include such things as pre signed undated transfers. If you have children good estate planning would include pre gifted shares, dividend splitting scenarios etc. Remember you can control yet not own. What you own is subject to encumberment or in the case of a divorce – losses that can often destroy a business or your hard gained assets. There are such things as off shore holdings, trusteeships, etc. You can for example rent a million dollar mansion and control every aspect of it yet not own it.
You should have two good lawyers one for marital and one for asset protection and an accountant. The two lawyers should not know of the others existence. Before marriage get a valuation of your assets and file it with your marital lawyer. If you are already married well damage control get all the paper you can related to value before marriage. Be however fair and give credit where credit is due. There are other forces that would take your assets given half a chance. We live in a greedy world.
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