People are shocked when I tell them the law does not recognize a "Mr & Mrs Tamedun" the way they think. Marriage does not make you one entity under the law. All joint documents must state both your names clearly or else the woman gets the short end. More people need to know this.
And, yes; it is a good idea for the woman to buy her properties and assets in her name. Why does that trigger anyone?
Her money, her purchases, her name. She can will her estate to her husband, if she likes. Or better still, share it between him and her children.
Her money, her purchases, her name. She can will her estate to her husband, if she likes. Or better still, share it between him and her children.
But don't let anyone deceive you with that "You are one" line.
Legally, you are not one. Spell out both your names on all joint documents.
Spiritually sef, you are not one. On judgement day (whichever version you believe), each of you will answer your case separately. See?
Legally, you are not one. Spell out both your names on all joint documents.
Spiritually sef, you are not one. On judgement day (whichever version you believe), each of you will answer your case separately. See?
And dear men, if you are buying all your properties in the name of your wife and/or kids ONLY, you are not being wise either. May you not get shafted as many before you have been, especially in old age.
Use both your names. Feel free to use your own name too where you prefer.
Use both your names. Feel free to use your own name too where you prefer.
