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PREMARITAL AGREEMENT
READ BEFORE SIGNING: IMPORTANT NOTICE: EACH PARTY TO THIS
AGREEMENT AGREES THAT THEY HAVE HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONSUL T
WITH AN ATTORNEY OF THEIR CHOICE LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN
THEIR STATE OF RESIDENCE (NOT THE SAME ATTORNEY) AND THAT HAVE
FULLY READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMEN T.
EACH PARTY FURTHER AGREES THAT THEY ARE NOT ACTING UNDER DURE SS
OR UNDUE INFLUENCE IN EXECUTING THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT
EXECUTION OF SAME IS DONE FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY.
THIS AGREEMENT, made this ______ day of ____________________, 20____, between
__________________________________ (Name), of ___________________________________
(Address), ________________ (State) ("first party or Wife"),
and _______________________________ (Name), of ___________________________________
(Address), ___________________ (State) ("second party or Husband"), W I T N E S S E T H
WHEREAS, (Check Applicable Section Below)the parties hereto have each been previously married, and each have children by their
respective previous marriages. Initials if Selected: _______ ______ __; or
the parties have not been previously married and have no children, but desire to enter
into this agreement prior to their contemplated marriage Initials if Selected: _______
______ __: and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto have accumulated separate estates; and
WHEREAS, the parties are about to contract marriage and execute this agreement in
contemplation of marriage to be effective upon their marriage in accordance with the laws of the
District of Columbia, including any Uniform Premarital Agreement Act adopted by the District of
Columbia; and
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WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into an agreement regarding certain properties,
responsibilities, duties and obligations including but not limited to any interest, present or future,
legal or equitable, vested or contingent, in real or personal property, including income and earnings;
and
WHEREAS, the parties have furnished each other with a financial statement which each
party acknowledges is a full and complete disclosure of substantially all of the real and personal
property now owned by him or her, each party acknowledges that the values are an estimate by him
or her of the approximate present value thereof, all of which property is now and shall continue to
be separate properties of the respective parties, copies of said financial statements are a ttached
hereto as Exhibits "A" and "B"; and WHEREAS, the parties desire to express in writing their agreement that, except as
hereinafter specifically provided, their marriage shall not in any way change their rights, or the
rights of their heirs (exclusive of the parties) or of their devisees or legatees, in the real and personal
property owned or hereafter acquired by each of the parties and that said rights shall be governed by
the terms of this agreement; and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the parties and of their mutual promises and
agreements, they agree one with the other as follows: (1) Each of the parties shall have full control of his or her own separate property, real,
personal and mixed, wherever located, and shall have and hereby is given the right to lease, sell,
convey, mortgage or otherwise dispose of the same and receive all monies, rents, issues, income and
profits thereof without any restrictions whatever and without interference from the other party.
Each of the parties shall pay his or her own debts whenever contracted and in no case shall either
party be held liable for the debts of the other parties in any way.
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(2) Except as otherwise expressly provided, each of the parties hereby waives,
relinquishes, conveys, quitclaims, bars, discharges, surrenders and releases, and hereby agrees to
waive, relinquish, convey, quitclaim, bar, discharge, surrender and release, to the other:
(a) Any and all of his or her right, title and interest of every kind and description, which
he or she may have, acquire, enjoy or be seized by reason of, or on or after, their marriage, as the
wife, husband, widow or widower of the other party, in the property, real, personal and mixed,
wherever located owned by the other party at the time of, or acquired by him or her after their
marriage, or in his or her estate, whether by way of dower, courtesy, homestead, widow's aware,
statutory share or provision, descent, community property inheritance, succession or otherwise; (b) His or her right, if any, granted to or vested in him or her, by statute or otherwise, to
renounce, or to elect to take against, the provisions of the other party's will or any codicil thereto;
and (c) His or her right, if any, granted to or vested in him or her by statute or otherwise to
act as executor or administrator of the other party's estate.
Except as otherwise expressly provided, it is the intent of the parties that this paragraph shall be
construed so that each party may deal with his or her property and any trust in which he or she may
have an interest as if their marriage had not taken place, and on the death of either party his or her
estate and any trust in which he or she may have an interest will be administered, descend and be
distributed in exactly the same way and to the same heirs, next of kin, devisees or legatees as if t he
other party had predeceased the party so dying. Nothing contained in this paragraph or in this
agreement, however, is intended to preclude either party from voluntarily making provision for, or
granting powers or rights to, the other party in and by the formers last will, a codicil thereto or
otherwise.
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(3) (check One)The parties have each executed a Last Will and Testament, copies of which are
attached hereto as Exhibits ___ and ____. The parties agree that these Wills are
in conformity with the provisions of this agreement and as consideration for this
agreement, each party does hereby waive any and all objection to the terms of
the said Last Will and Testament of the other and each party agrees not to
contest or renounce the terms of thereof. Likewise, each party agrees not to
contest or renounce any future Wills or Codicils, which are in conformity with
the terms of this agreement. Initials if Selected: _______ ______ __
OR The parties shall not change their existing Will, if any, or make a new Will at
this time, but any new Will executed shall be in conformance with the provisions
of this agreement. Initials if Selected: _______ _________
(4) The fact that either party (without being obligated to do so) may give, devise or
bequeath to the other party property or an interest therein, or otherwise confer rights or powers on
the other party, in trust or by gift or will, shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision hereof
or as evidence that there is or was an agreement or understanding between the parties other than as
specifically expressed herein. (5) Each party agrees, on behalf of himself or herself and of his or her heirs, executors,
administrators and assigns, that he, she or they, at the request of the other party or the latter's heirs,
executors, administrators and assigns (but at the cost of the other party or his or her heirs, executors,
administrators, and assigns), will make, do, execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all such
further or other acts, deeds and instruments as shall be appropriate, necessary or desirable to carry in
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effect the intent, purpose and provisions of this agreement without question or delay, except that
neither party shall be obliged to sign any mortgage, note, bond or other instrument which may
subject him or her, or his or her estate and property, to personal liability.(6) In selling, assigning, granting, releasing, conveying or otherwise dealing with the
property of either party, the party whose property is being so dealt with shall be and hereby is
constituted the other party's attorney-in-fact and as such shall have full power in the name of such
other party or in the joint names of both parties to join in the contemplated transaction and execute
documents to effect it on behalf of such other party, independently and without the consent or
privity of such other party, to the same extent and as fully as if their marriage had not taken place. (7) During the course of the marriage, all property acquired by each party in their own
name shall be deemed to be part of their separate estate and by the terms hereof, each party hereby
waives and relinquishes all claim to the separate estate of the other. Likewise, all prope rty acquired
during the marriage in the joint name of both parties shall be deemed to be part of their joint estates
and thereby evidence their intent to grant the powers and rights to the parties as to said jointly
owned property as is provided to spouses by operation of law. (8) The parties agree that each party shall provide for the payment of their individual
health care, convalescence and funeral expenses out of their separate estate so as not to be a
financial burden on each other. (9) Despite any other provisions of this instrument, this agreement shall not affect in any
way the parties' rights, titles, powers, duties, discretions, immunities and interest in any prope rty
owned in joint tenancy or entirety with rights of survivorship, which they may hereafter acquire.
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(10) To the extent permitted by law, this agreement shall govern the rights and
obligations of the parties in the event of death of either or both parties, separation or divorce.
In the event of divorce, the parties agree this agreement shall be binding on both parties and shall be
incorporated into any divorce decree.
(11) Not applicable or [[Optional Provision: The parties further agree that in the event of
divorce, the following additional provisions shall apply notwithstanding the other provisions of this
agreement: (a) The wife shall be entitled to receive property of Husband described as
follows: [none or list property] (b) The husband shall be entitled to receive property of Wife described as
follows: [none or list property] (c) The following property shall be sold and the proceeds, less expenses divided
equally between the parties: [none or list property] (d) The marital domicile shall be [occupied by wife until her death or occupied
by husband until his death or sold and the proceeds divided equally between husband and wife.]]] (12) This agreement shall be controlled, construed and given effect by and under the laws
of the District of Columbia. It is the intent of the parties that the Agreement be enforced to the
fullest extent permissible under applicable laws and public policies. The invalidity, ille gality, or
unenforceability of any particular provision of this Agreement shall not affect the other
provisions, and this Agreement shall be construed in all respects as if such invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable provision had been omitted.
(13) This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to its
subject matter and it supersedes all prior contemporaneous agreements, representations and
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understandings of the parties. No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall
be binding unless executed in writing by all parties.(14) No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed, or shall constitute, a
waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing
waiver. No waiver shall be binding unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver. (15) This Agreement may be executed in any number of copies, each of which shall be
deemed an original and no other copy need be produced. All pronouns and any variations thereof
shall be deemed to refer to the masculine, feminine, neuter, singular or plural as the identity of the
person or persons may require. (16) This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and upon their respective
executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and assigns. (17) This agreement may only be amended or revoked by written amendment signed by
both parties. (18) Each party further agrees and affirms as follows: (a) That the party did execute the agreement voluntarily; and
(b) That this agreement is not unconscionable when it was executed; and
(c) Both parties were provided prior to execution of this agreement a fair
and reasonable disclosure of the property and financial obligations of the other party; (d) That he and she did have, or reasonably could have had, an adequate
knowledge of the property and financial obligations of the other party.
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IN WITNESS WHEREFOR, the parties hereby execute this agreement in several
counterparts, any executed copy of which shall be considered for all purposes as an original, on the
day and year above written.
____________________________
FIRST PARTY
WITNESSES: _________________________ _________________________
_____________________________
SECOND PARTY
WITNESSES: __________________________________________________
Approved:
Attorney for First Party: ___________________________________
Attorney for Second Party: _________________________________
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Note: This agreement must be executed before a notary public.
State of _________
County of ___________ to-wit:
This instrument was acknowledged before me on this ______ day of ______________ ,
20 ___ by _______________ .
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and official seal. ____________________________________
Notary Public, State of
Printed Name: _______________________
My Commission Expires: _________________________
State of _________
County of ___________ to-wit:
This instrument was acknowledged before me on this ______ day of ______________ ,
20 ___ by _______________ .
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and official seal. ____________________________________
Notary Public, State of
Printed Name: _______________________
My Commission Expires: _________________________
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PERSONAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Statement of Assets & Liabilities For: ___________________________________
Social Security No.
As of this: Day of: , 20 .
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash on Hand $
Cash in Banks $
Accounts Receivable $
$
$
Stocks, Bonds & Other Securities (Schedule A) $
Notes Receivable $
Cash Value Life Ins. $
Other Assets (Schedule B) $
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS $
FIXED ASSETS
Real Estate (Schedule C) $
Other Fixed Assets (Schedule D) $
TOTAL FIXED ASSETS $
TOTAL OF ALL ASSETS $
Signed: ____________________________ Page ________ of Financial Statement
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CURRENT LIABILITIES
Notes Payable, Bank: $
Notes Payable, Bank: $
Notes Payable, Other: $
Accounts Payable $
Accruals $
Taxes $
Other Current Liabilities
$
$
$
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES $
DEFFERED LIABILITIES
Mortgages (Schedule E) $
Homestead, Bank: $
Investment, Bank: $
Business: $
Other: $
Other Debts Maturing 1 Year or More (Schedule F) $
TOTAL DEFERRED LIABILITIES $
TOTAL OF ALL LIABILITIES $
NET WORTH $
TOTAL NET WORTH $
TOTAL LIABILTIY & NET WORTH $
I certify that this financial statement is true and correct.Signed: _______________________ Page _______ of Financial Statement Date Signed: _____________________________
Received by: __________________________________ Date Received: ________________________________
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SCHEDULE “A” STOCKS, BONDS & SECURITIES
Description of Stock or Bond Par Value Market Value
SCHEDULE “B” OTHER ASSETS
Description Location Market Value
SCHEDULE “C” REAL ESTATE
Description of Stock or Bond Par Value Market Value
SCHEDULE “D” OTHER FIXED ASSETS
Signed: ________________________ Page: ________ of Financial Statement
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SCHEDULE “E” MORTGAGES
SCHEDULE “F” OTHER DEBTS
Signed: ________________________ Page: ________ of Financial Statement
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PERSONAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Statement of Assets & Liabilities For: ___________________________________
Social Security No.
As of this: Day of: , 20 .
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash on Hand $
Cash in Banks $
Accounts Receivable $
$
$
Stocks, Bonds & Other Securities (Schedule A) $
Notes Receivable $
Cash Value Life Ins. $
Other Assets (Schedule B) $
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS $
FIXED ASSETS
Real Estate (Schedule C) $
Other Fixed Assets (Schedule D) $
TOTAL FIXED ASSETS $
TOTAL OF ALL ASSETS $
Signed: ____________________________ Page ________ of Financial Statement
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CURRENT LIABILITIES
Notes Payable, Bank: $
Notes Payable, Bank: $
Notes Payable, Other: $
Accounts Payable $
Accruals $
Taxes $
Other Current Liabilities
$
$
$
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES $
DEFFERED LIABILITIES
Mortgages (Schedule E) $
Homestead, Bank: $
Investment, Bank: $
Business: $
Other: $
Other Debts Maturing 1 Year or More (Schedule F) $
TOTAL DEFERRED LIABILITIES $
TOTAL OF ALL LIABILITIES $
NET WORTH $
TOTAL NET WORTH $
TOTAL LIABILTIY & NET WORTH $
I certify that this financial statement is true and correct.Signed: _______________________ Page _______ of Financial Statement Date Signed: _____________________________
Received by: __________________________________ Date Received: ________________________________
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SCHEDULE “A” STOCKS, BONDS & SECURITIES
Description of Stock or Bond Par Value Market Value
SCHEDULE “B” OTHER ASSETS
Description Location Market Value
SCHEDULE “C” REAL ESTATE
Description of Stock or Bond Par Value Market Value
SCHEDULE “D” OTHER FIXED ASSETS
Signed: ________________________ Page: ________ of Financial Statement
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SCHEDULE “E” MORTGAGES
SCHEDULE “F” OTHER DEBTS
Signed: ________________________ Page: ________ of Financial Statement