Missouri Property Document

POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENT

READ BEFORE SIGNING: IMPORTANT NOTICE: EACH PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREES THAT THEY HAVE HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY OF THEIR CHOICE LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN THEIR STATE OF RESIDENCE (NOT THE SAME ATTORNEY) AND THAT THEY HAVE FULLY READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY FURTHER AGREES THAT THEY ARE NOT ACTING UNDER DURESS OR UNDUE INFLUENCE IN EXECUTING THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT EXECUTION OF SAME IS DONE FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY.

THIS AGREEMENT, made this day of , 2, 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, Wife and Husband are now married, having been married on the day of , 2, in County, ;

WHEREAS, the parties now desire to enter into this agreement to clarify and establish their respective and collective rights, titles and interests in the separate and joint property of the parties, in the event of divorce, death or other circumstances that would serve to terminate their marriage, but without the present intent of either party to obtain a divorce or a legal separation; and

WHEREAS, by execution of this agreement, the parties warrant and represent that they have fully disclosed their financial status, including all assets, liabilities, and income, as listed in the financial statement disclosures, attached as Exhibits A and B; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that this agreement is to be effective upon execution in accordance with the applicable laws of the State of Missouri; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, warranties and other benefits and advantages accruing to each party, the parties agree as set forth above and below as follows:

SECTION 1
SEPARATE PROPERTY

Each of the parties shall retain full control of his or her own separate property, real, personal and mixed owned at the time of execution of this agreement and described in Exhibits A and B, wherever the property is located. By the terms of this agreement, each party hereby waives and relinquishes all claim to the separate property of the other.

SECTION 2
JOINT PROPERTY

The parties agree that all property not specifically designated as separate property shall be deemed to be part of their joint estates and considered their joint property. By the terms of this agreement, the parties evidence their intent to grant the powers and rights to the parties as to jointly owned property as is provided to spouses by operation of law.

SECTION 3
SEPARATION AND DIVORCE

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. Although the parties do not presently intend to separate or divorce, the parties agree this agreement shall be binding on both parties in the event of separation or divorce, and shall, if applicable, and allowed by law, be incorporated into any divorce decree.

In the event of separation or divorce, the parties agree that the following types of property will be designated as either the separate or joint property of the parties:

SECTION 4
DEBTS AND LIABILITIES

The parties agree that each party shall pay the debts and liabilities incurred prior to execution of this agreement in that party’s name as separate property, and in no case shall either party be held liable for the debts and liabilities incurred in the other party’s name prior to execution of this agreement, but that the parties shall jointly pay for the debts and liabilities incurred in both parties’ names prior to the execution of this agreement as joint property; or the parties shall jointly pay the debts and liabilities incurred prior to the execution of this agreement in one or both party’s name as joint property.

The parties further agree that each party shall pay the debts and liabilities incurred after the execution of this agreement in that party’s name as separate property, and in no case shall either party be held liable for the debts and liabilities incurred in the other party’s name after the execution of this agreement, but that the parties shall jointly pay for the debts and liabilities incurred in both parties’ names after the execution of this agreement as joint property; or the parties shall jointly pay for the debts and liabilities incurred after the execution of this agreement in either one or both parties’ names as joint property.

SECTION 5
WAIVER OF MARITAL RIGHTS TO ESTATE

Not applicable or Each of the parties hereby waives and releases to the other any and all of his or her right, title and interest of every kind and description in any and all property acquired by the other party by inheritance or other means and to all or a portion of the property of the other party which he or she may have, acquire, enjoy or be seized by reason of, or during or after, their marriage, as the wife, husband, widow or widower of the other party, whether by way of dower, courtesy, homestead, widow's allowance, statutory share or provision, descent, community property inheritance, succession or otherwise.

SECTION 6
VOLUNTARY GIFTS

Nothing contained in this agreement is intended to preclude either party from voluntarily making provision for, or granting powers or rights to, the other party in and by the party’s last will and testament, a codicil thereto or otherwise.

SECTION 7
WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO PENSION/RETIREMENT FUNDS

Not applicable or Each party agrees that he or she shall retain all of the rights, titles and interests in the pension or other retirement plan or account in his or her name prior to and after execution of this agreement, including any income accruing or accrued from such plan or account and any increases in the value of such plan or account that result from depositing separate assets or income.

SECTION 8
ADDITIONAL OR FURTHER DOCUMENTS; COOPERATION

Each party agrees that he or she will sign and execute any further or additional documents as may be necessary to put into effect the intended purposes of this agreement, such as any deeds, bills of sale, assignments, affidavits, tax forms or other instruments of transfer and title that are required in order to establish the parties’ respective rights in their separate and joint property.

SECTION 9
ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to its subject matter and it supersedes all prior contemporaneous agreements, representations and understandings of the parties. No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by all parties.

SECTION 10
AMENDMENT OR REVOCATION

The parties agree to reserve the right to amend or revoke this agreement during the joint lives of the parties and the parties’ marriage by a written amendment or revocation signed by both parties.

SECTION 11
ABSENCE OF DURESS OR UNDUE INFLUENCE

The parties agree and state that each has freely and voluntarily entered into this agreement. This agreement was executed free of any duress, coercion, collusion, or undue influence, and the terms of this agreement are not unconscionable, but are fair, just, and equitable.

SECTION 12
SEVERABILITY

If any portion of the agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, then all the remaining parts or portions shall be construed, implemented and administered in full force and effect as if such invalid or unenforceable portion did not appear herein.

SECTION 13
CONTROLLING LAW

This agreement shall be controlled, construed and given effect by and under the laws of the State of Missouri. It is the intent of the parties that the Agreement be enforced to the fullest extent permissible under applicable laws and public policies.

SECTION 14
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns, executors, administrators, and legal representatives.

SECTION 15
MISCELLANEOUS CLAUSES

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement on the day and year first above written.

Approved:

Attorney for First Party:

Attorney for Second Party:

NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Note: This agreement must be executed before a notary public.

EXHIBIT A
FINANCIAL STATEMENT DISCLOSURE OF WIFE

I. Assets (Describe all assets considered separate property of Wife, including approximate value)

a. Real Estate

b. Bank Accounts and Cash (including life insurance cash value, and the numbers, names and banks of all financial, checking and savings accounts)

c. Trusts

d. Vehicles (including year, make and model)

e. Other (including securities, stocks, bonds, pension/retirement plans or accounts, etc.)

II. Debts (Describe all debts and liabilities, including all notes payable, mortgages, loans, etc.)

III. Annual Income (including salary, bonus, commissions, dividends, etc.) (Attach copy of Federal Income Tax Return and most recent paycheck stub.)

EXHIBIT B
FINANCIAL STATEMENT DISCLOSURE OF HUSBAND

I. Assets (Describe all assets considered separate property of Husband, including approximate value)

a. Real Estate

b. Bank Accounts and Cash (including life insurance cash value, and the numbers, names and banks of all financial, checking and savings accounts)

c. Trusts

d. Vehicles (including year, make and model)

e. Other (including securities, stocks, bonds, pension/retirement plans or accounts, etc.)

II. Liabilities or Debts (Describe all debts and liabilities, including all notes payable, mortgages, loans, etc.)

III. Annual Income (including salary, bonus, commissions, dividends, etc.) (Attach copy of Federal Income Tax Return and most recent paycheck stub as proof of income.)