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Attorneys are not required to draft a prenuptial agreement in Washington. However, the presence of attorneys may help ensure enforcement. If you or your fiance have questions or concerns about your legal rights with respect to the agreement, it is a good idea for you to consult independent legal counsel.

Generally, Washington courts require a prenuptial agreement to meet the bare minimum of the following factors: The agreement must be in writing. The agreement must be executed in contemplation of marriage. The agreement must be signed by both parties in the presence of a public notary.

From a purely legal standpoint, a prenuptial agreement does not have to be drafted by an attorney to be enforceable. As a practical matter, however, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can be very complex. More importantly, they can be deemed unenforceable if they are not carefully written.

A valid prenup must: Be written ? The document must be signed by both parties and notarized. Demonstrate financial transparency ? The document must be accompanied by a statement of assets and income information for both parties and include an accurate estimate of each party's net worth.

Prenups can be valuable for people of all incomes. And contrary to popular belief, prenups don't just help the partner with the higher income. ing to a 2022 Harris Poll,1 15% of currently engaged or married couples have a prenup.

Using a Trust as a Prenup Alternative There is, fortunately, an easier method to achieve the same aims without requiring signing a prenup. This is done through setting up a self-settled trust. This type of trust removes assets from your marital estate by removing them from your name altogether.