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Our friends at LegalShield put Wayne Hassay, Managing Partner, Maguire Schneider Hassay, in touch with CW33 KDAF to share how to ensure your plan to get hitched goes off without a hitch. Here’s the article:

Love and the Law: Tips for Wedding Planning and Legal Tips

DALLAS (KDAF) — Did you know that December is the most common month for engagements? This means that for many couples, February is about planning for love – not just for Valentine’s Day, but for life.

Marriage and wedding planning are exciting milestones, but as one of life’s biggest expenses, they come with significant stressors, though some can be alleviated with the right legal support.

Here are five key tips for couples planning a wedding, from LegalShield provider attorney, Wayne Hassay, to ensure a smooth planning process: 

  1. Master Wedding Contracts: From everything from wedding planning to each vendor, understand every contract’s details: services, payment, cancellation, insurance, etc. Beware of hidden costs and vague descriptions. Negotiate terms and get everything in writing. A lawyer’s review is invaluable.

  2. Consider Insurance: Protect your investment against cancellations, postponements, lost gifts, liability and other unforeseeable events. Coverage varies, so consult an insurance professional and have a lawyer review the policy.

  3. Explore a Prenup: According to the 2024 Harris Poll, while only 20% of married couples have prenups, that number more than double for Millennials and Gen-Z with 41% of engaged or married couples of these generations say they’ve entered into prenups. A prenup outlines asset division in case of divorce or death. Beneficial for anyone protecting assets, businesses, inheritances, or addressing prior marriage concerns. 

  4. Navigate a Name Change: Post-marriage name changes can be confusing without an attorney to guide you through the process.

  5. Update Estate Plan: Major life changes, like marriage, requires updating or creating a will. Always address inheritance, estate administration, end-of-life care and guardianship with a lawyer to ensure your wishes are carried out and your family is taken care of. 

You can find more legal wedding advice from LegalShield here.

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Ready for a fresh perspective and genuine care from a legal professional?  We’d love to speak with you. Schedule a consultation today.

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