What should be included in a prenuptual agreement?

As a general rule, a well-written prenuptial agreement should set forth the following items:

(1) The party or parties who will own the marital home and secondary residences in case of divorce or death;

(2) Income, liabilities, assets and expectations of inheritances and gifts;

(3) The recipient of separate or jointly-owned property, such as an interest in retirement accounts, jewelry, family heirlooms, paintings, and real property;

(4) The status of trusts, inheritances, and gifts that either party benefits from or obtains either prior to or post-marriage;

(5) The recipient(s) of dividends, rentals, income, gains, and appreciation associated with premarital property;

(6) Party or parties who will pay debts accumulated prior to the marriage;

(7) The amount of alimony or if the law authorizes, a provision for a property settlement in lieu of spousal support or property settlement in the event of divorce or separation;

(8) Long-term care insurance, life insurance, disability, and/or health care coverage; and

(9) Death benefits.