Secrets of Enterprising Families

What are the primary benefits, and limitations, of a prenuptial agreement when entering a marriage? What are the most common misconceptions surrounding the agreements, and how can they be used to help foster peace of mind and form a cohesive union?

In this episode, we explore the critical financial conversations that build trust and transparency in marriage. From navigating the complexities of wealth alignment to understanding the tools available for protecting your partnership, this discussion highlights the steps couples can take to ensure financial harmony. 

Guided by insights from Morgan Stogsdill, a leading family and divorce attorney, we also discuss how to find the right attorney to navigate these important decisions.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:
  • [02:45] Prenuptial agreements
  • [18:30] Cohabitation considerations
  • [21:05] Postnuptial agreements
  • [23:30] Finding the right attorney 

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What is Secrets of Enterprising Families?

Why are some families successful at building and sustaining their wealth, generation after generation?

Welcome to Secrets of Enterprising Families, a podcast from The Northern Trust Institute devoted to unlocking the specific strategies that multi-generational families use to transfer their values, wealth and legacy from one generation to the next.

In each episode, hosts Nikè Anani and Eric Czepyha will interview a nationally recognized expert on a different wealth planning topic, from marriage to the arrival of children to specific advice for business owners and corporate executives.

Northern Trust is a leading global financial institution that has helped families navigate the complexities of wealth for more than 130 years.

Nikè Anani is the Director of Next Gen Advisory at Northern Trust, specializing in preparing future generations for wealth ownership. Eric Czepyha is the Director of Business Services at Northern Trust and works with multi-generational business owning families on business transitions and succession planning.

Brought to you by the same team behind The Road to Why podcast, Secrets of Enterprising Families will empower you with strategies to tackle financial challenges in a way that engages each member of your family. Subscribe today.