Prenups
Prenups: the complete guide
A prenup is a legal agreement couples sign before marriage to outline how finances work. Learn its meaning, benefits, and options for 2026.
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The Learn hub is Neptune's guide to the money and legal decisions couples face when they get married. Start with prenups, estate planning, or taxes: each topic answers one question at a time, written and reviewed by attorneys, then points you to the right next step when you're ready to act.
Guardianship, wills, and trusts
Guardianship, wills, and trusts
The 2026 estate planning checklist for married couples: wills, trusts, beneficiary forms, titling, and the documents every household needs.
Taxes
Marriage and taxes
Married filing jointly usually wins in 2026, but student loans and medical bills can flip the math. Compare 2026 brackets and how to choose.
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Prenup fundamentals and basics The prenup conversation Process and timeline Cost and affordability Assets, debt, and equity
K-1 Visa Income Requirements 2026 and What Sponsors Sign
K-1 visa income requirements for 2026: the I-134 and I-864 thresholds by household size, what the sponsor commits to, and how couples plan ahead.
Aug 12, 2026
How to Talk to Your Partner About a Prenup With Care
Learn how to bring up a prenup with your partner respectfully. Frame it as partnership and clarity, plus scripts, timing, and expert guidance.
Aug 11, 2026
Why a Prenup Can't Waive the I-864 Affidavit of Support
A prenup cannot waive the I-864 Affidavit of Support. Learn why this federal contract stays binding, what courts have ruled, and how couples plan ahead.
Aug 11, 2026
Best Prenup Lawyers in California Ranked for 2026
The best prenup lawyers in California for 2026, ranked. Compare Neptune, top family law firms, pricing, and how to choose the right fit for your marriage.
Aug 7, 2026
HelloPrenup Alternatives for Couples Planning a Prenup (2026)
Compare the best HelloPrenup alternatives in 2026. See how Neptune, LegalZoom, Rocket Lawyer and law firms stack up on price, attorneys and features.
Aug 7, 2026
How Much Does a Prenup Cost in Florida in 2026?
A Florida prenup typically costs $3,500 to $10,000+ in 2026. See what drives the price, fee structures, and how couples plan together with attorneys.
Aug 6, 2026
Guardianship, wills, and trusts
Guardianship, wills, and trusts
Wills and guardians Trusts Probate Estate and gift tax Liquidity and access State-specific estate planning Cost and pricing Couples and family
Successor Trustee Duties and How to Choose the Right One
Learn what a successor trustee does, how they differ from an executor, and how to choose the right person or institution to manage your trust.
Jul 29, 2026
How Dynasty Trusts Keep Family Wealth Across Generations
How dynasty trusts help families pass wealth across generations, minimize transfer taxes, and choose the right state. Plan with experienced advisors.
Jul 29, 2026
How Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts Work for Couples in 2026
How an ILIT works, funding mechanics, second-to-die policies, and 2026 exemption thresholds explained for couples planning their estate together.
Jul 29, 2026
How a GRAT Works Before a Liquidity Event
How a GRAT transfers future appreciation to your heirs before a liquidity event, using little or no gift tax exemption. Work with expert advisors.
Jul 29, 2026
Living Trust in New York: What Couples Need to Know
How living trusts work for New York couples: costs, requirements, probate, and whether one or two revocable trusts fits your plan.
Jul 29, 2026
Successor Trustee Duties and How to Choose the Right One
Learn what a successor trustee does, how the role differs from an executor, and how to choose the right person or institution for your living trust.
Jul 28, 2026
Married Filing Jointly vs Separately for High Income Couples in NY and CA
Should high income couples in NY or CA file jointly or separately? Compare 2026 brackets, SALT caps, and state rules to decide.
Mar 30, 2026
How RSUs Are Taxed in California for Married Founders in 2026
How RSUs are taxed in California in 2026: vest-day ordinary income, withholding gaps over 15 points, and community property rules for married founders.
Mar 26, 2026
New York Estate Tax Explained for High Income Families - Guide 2026
New York estate tax explained for high income families. Learn how the NYS estate tax cliff 2026 works, what the $7.35M exemption means, and how trust protects.
Mar 11, 2026
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