Money Matters in Marriage

[Motortrend]

If I go first, he'll get everything (assuming we don't have kids). Will needs to pass through the court pa so my lawyer does not recommend it. AFAIK it works if all the heirs agree to what's in the will.

I'm fine with my husband getting everything if I go first but what turned me off e, doesn't he want me to get everything when he goes first? Like you said, he's older so I'll probably be taking care of him in a few years, plus I don't have a job so how am I supposed to survive if he goes first (kaya I need a job talaga) Then he made a joke side comment na he's not sure if I stick to my words (like I always flake when we go out lol) wtf diba?

We'll see if our relationship progresses and he will insist on that prenup and if the terms will be fair. I am offended talaga that he brought that up.

BTW I have cousins that my Lola won't let them marry their SOs because they bring nothing to the table. So does age gap guy think I bring little kaya he wants a prenup haha

Don't get offended first. His motivation will become apparent when you receive the draft from him.

[_Cathy_]

Don't get offended first. His motivation will become apparent when you receive the draft from him.

You're right. I'll cross the bridge when I get there. I need to see the draft first before I react. I'll have my lawyer review it too anyway.

[Motortrend]

You're right. I'll cross the bridge when I get there. I need to see the draft first before I react. I'll have my lawyer review it too anyway.

Yes, good idea.

[dr. d]

contracts are important.
we humans have poor memory, and our values change over time.
written contracts enable us to remember what it was exactly, that we agreed upon.

what's that old saying again?
when it comes to money matters, the worst enemy is one's own relatives.

[Ry_Tower]

contracts are important.
we humans have poor memory, and our values change over time.
written contracts enable us to remember what it was exactly, that we agreed upon.

what's that old saying again?
when it comes to money matters, the worst enemy is one's own relatives.

Yup, that is why we have the statute of frauds in contracts (Art. 1403 of the Civil Code, among others) which require certian contracts to be in writing to be enforceable in our courts.

[boybi]

I don't mind having a prenup but I prefer that my BF should wait for me to offer it.

Age gap guy asked me how I feel about a prenup and I told him straight away that I'm okay with it (but deep inside I was hurt) My Lola has always told me to protect our inheritance going into marriage but I told age gap guy we'll just follow what's in the law as I want my husband to inherit instead of my brother's evil ex. He knows my family in fact we are cousins in law, so he knows I am not a gold digger! He tole me his relatives said that his Uncle married into a good family (my family!) He said the prenup is for our kids, but then again, at our age, I know that's not a guarantee. I don't wanna talk with my friends about it kasi parang ako pahiya dito Well anyway, napagusapan lang naman. If we do end up together, I hope my lawyer does a great job. hehe.

When's the big day ba? ;)

[boybi]

Yup, that is why we have the statute of frauds in contracts (Art. 1403 of the Civil Code, among others) which require certian contracts to be in writing to be enforceable in our courts.

Acceptable or legally binding ba ang written will on a piece of paper without notary?

[Walter]

Acceptable or legally binding ba ang written will on a piece of paper without notary?

Acceptable but you'd have to go through hoops if someone contests it ... if it's backed up by a video then harder to contest ... but troublemakers can say it's AI generated ...

[boybi]

Acceptable but you'd have to go through hoops if someone contests it ... if it's backed up by a video then harder to contest ... but troublemakers can say it's AI generated ...

What if signed by a disinterested witness?

[bmacavanza]

I already told my two sons. nice to have pre nuptial agreement { or Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) }