A few things Paul said that stood out:
- Prenups aren’t just a “what if the marriage ends” document. Paul makes the case that the real value is in the clarity they force early on, getting both partners’ financial expectations, family obligations, and future plans on the table while everyone is still on the same page.
- Full transparency and separate counsel aren’t optional. Paul emphasizes that a prenup only holds up, legally and relationally, when both sides fully disclose their finances and have their own independent legal representation.
- A prenup is only as good as the plan around it. Paul walks through why these agreements need to be coordinated with trusts and broader estate plans, and why couples have to actually follow the agreement afterward (for example, when buying property or combining assets) or it can lose its force.
Worth a listen for anyone working with high-net-worth clients or navigating these decisions themselves.
