Warm Socks for Those Cold Feet: How Prenups Strengthen Marriages and Protect Family Wealth

A bride and groom walk barefoot along a sandy beach at sunset, holding hands and facing the ocean. The sky is partly cloudy, and the sunlight creates a warm, romantic atmosphere.

Marriage is built on love, commitment, and shared dreams. For business-owning and enterprising families, it also brings important financial and legal considerations.

In this Family Business Magazine webinar, Abbey Flaum, J.D., LL.M., Wealth Advisor and Shareholder at HB Wealth, joined David Shaw, Publishing Director of Family Business Magazine, for a practical discussion on how prenuptial agreements fit within thoughtful family and business planning.

Rather than viewing prenups as insurance against failure, this session explored their role as proactive planning tools designed to strengthen relationships, clarify expectations, and protect family enterprises across generations. When approached with transparency and shared values, prenuptial conversations can support both strong marriages and long-term family continuity.

Whether you are a parent, business owner, NextGen family member, or engaged couple, this webinar explains why prenups are increasingly viewed as a responsible and normal part of modern marriage planning.

Topics Covered:

  • Why prenuptial agreements are increasingly viewed as thoughtful planning tools, not red flags, for business-owning families
  • How and when to introduce the prenup conversation, including educating NextGens early and navigating emotional dynamics
  • What to include (and avoid) in a prenup, with a focus on family enterprise considerations, multi-generational wealth, and common misconceptions

Watch the Replay: https://youtu.be/8uk-fFFRPCs

Abbey Flaum

Abbey Flaum, J.D., LL.M.

Wealth Strategist

Abbey joined HB Wealth after 16 years of law practice devoted to estate, gift and charitable planning, probate, trust and estate administration, pre/post-marital planning and business succession planning. As a Shareholder in the HB Wealth’s Family Office division, Abbey serves as our Wealth Strategist, applying the company’s holistic approach to each client’s planning, and she provides clients with ongoing, personalized guidance on tax-efficient wealth, business and estate planning strategies.

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