Nancy Chemtob talks to The Wall Street Journal about prenups for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, as Jeff Bezos prepares to marry Lauren Sánchez.
For the ultrawealthy, prenuptial agreements are crafted to protect core assets, maintain control, and manage legal exposure across jurisdictions, often including detailed clauses about behavior, lifestyle, and confidentiality. While some terms—like penalties for cheating or weight maintenance—may not hold up in court, these agreements reflect deeper anxieties about control and vulnerability in relationships. Despite the protective measures, many wealthy individuals still aim to provide fair financial terms and preserve privacy.
Nancy Chemtob shared how prenuptial agreements can often reflect an anxiety about losing control. “Every prenuptial agreement is a power play,” says Chemtob. “It’s exciting for them to have this control.”
For the ultrawealthy, prenuptial agreements are crafted to protect core assets, maintain control, and manage legal exposure across jurisdictions, often including detailed clauses about behavior, lifestyle, and confidentiality. While some terms—like penalties for cheating or weight maintenance—may not hold up in court, these agreements reflect deeper anxieties about control and vulnerability in relationships. Despite the protective measures, many wealthy individuals still aim to provide fair financial terms and preserve privacy.
Nancy Chemtob shared how prenuptial agreements can often reflect an anxiety about losing control. “Every prenuptial agreement is a power play,” says Chemtob. “It’s exciting for them to have this control.”
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