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A limitation of liability clause caps what you can recover if a contract goes wrong — sometimes to a fraction of your actual loss. Here is how these clauses work, what courts will and won't enforce, and what to negotiate before you sign.
Whether you receive a trust distribution, when, and how much depends on what the trust document says. Here is how mandatory and discretionary distributions work, what the HEMS standard means, and what beneficiaries can and cannot demand.
Most COVID-era force majeure claims failed — not because the clause is useless, but because contracts were not drafted to cover what actually happened. Here is how force majeure works, what courts look for, and what the pandemic taught us about getting the clause right.
Most assets can be structured to pass outside of probate entirely. Here are the five methods that actually work, and how to decide which ones fit your situation.
California has some of the strictest prenup requirements in the country, including a mandatory seven-day review period and specific rules for unrepresented parties. Here is what they mean for you.
A will and a living trust both transfer your assets when you die, but they take different routes. Whether the extra work of a trust is worth it depends on what you own and where you live.
Most people who want a prenup don't struggle with the legal part. They struggle with the conversation. Here is how to raise it early, frame it well, and handle a negative first reaction.
A living trust holds your assets during your lifetime and transfers them to your beneficiaries when you die, without going through probate. Here is how they work, what they cover, and when one makes sense.
A prenup is signed before the wedding; a postnup after. Both cover the same ground, but postnups face more scrutiny from courts. Here is how they differ and when each makes sense.
Prenups can cover property, debt, spousal support, business interests, and estate planning. They cannot cover child custody or personal conduct. Here is a clear breakdown of both.
Prenups are enforceable when executed correctly, but courts throw them out regularly for predictable reasons. Here is what makes a prenup valid and what causes them to fail.
A prenup drafted by two separate attorneys can cost $2,500 to $10,000 or more. Here is what drives the price, when an online platform makes sense, and how to budget for a solid agreement.
A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract that defines how assets and finances are handled if a marriage ends. Here is what prenups cover, what they cannot cover, and what makes one enforceable.