postnuptial
Americanadjective
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See nuptial.
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The most practical solution: Community property with right of survivorship or, as a halfway point, a clearly drafted life-estate agreement, ideally memorialized in a postnuptial agreement to fend off any disgruntled stepchildren.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 12, 2026
Good to know: A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement can outline which assets, accounts or debt should be treated as separate property.
From Salon ● Dec. 29, 2024
A spouse can agree to be disinherited in a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, or they can “disclaim ,” or refuse, an inheritance so that it goes to other heirs.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 1, 2021
Another way to help her feel more secure is getting a postnuptial agreement.
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2021
The breeding season apparently was drawing to a close, for several adults in our collection were in postnuptial molt and showed marked gonadal regression.
From Vertebrates from the Barrier Island of Tamaulipas, M?xico by Richard F. Johnston
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