Before the Big Day: The Conversations Every Couple Needs

About this episode

This episode discusses essential financial and legal conversations couples should have before marriage, featuring insights from family lawyer Abby Pang.

Before the wedding day arrives, there are important financial and legal conversations every couple should be having. In this episode, we’re joined by family lawyer and founder of Illuma Law, Abby Pang, to unpack the realities of prenups, inheritances, business ownership and the legal changes that come with marriage. Abby shares practical insight into the conversations couples often avoid and the costly misunderstandings that can happen when they do. So while you’re on your way to tour venues and finalize seating charts, this episode is a great use of time, full of valuable guidance to help protect your future together.

People in this episode

Host: Shelly Appleton-Benko

Guest: Abby Pang

Topics covered

• financial conversations
• prenups
• inheritances
• business ownership
• legal changes
• couples advice

Keywords

• wedding finance
• legal advice
• couples communication
• prenup discussions
• marriage legalities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Illuma Law

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