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婚后也能做财产协议?婚内协议全攻略 Postnuptial Agreements: Protecting Your Assets After Marriage
很多人以为,只有在婚前才能签订财产协议。事实上,即使已经结婚多年,夫妻双方仍然可以通过**婚内财产协议(Postnuptial Agreement)**来明确彼此的财产归属,防止未来出现争议。这种协议不仅适用于错过婚前协议的夫妻,也常被用于调整婚后财务安排,甚至帮助一些关系“摇摇欲坠”的伴侣重新建立信任。 Many couples believe that financial agreements can only be made before marriage. In fact, even after marriage, spouses can still create a Postnuptial Agreement to clearly define ownership of assets and prevent future disputes. This type of agreement is often used when a couple didn’t sign a prenuptial agreement before marri

The Shi Law Group 熙承律师事务所
Nov 104 min read


信息茧与认知边界:从立冬谈起 Echo Chambers and the Limits of Awareness: A Winter Reflection
今天是立冬,一年的忙碌即将告一段落。在这个象征“藏与静”的时节,或许正是一个适合放慢脚步、回望自我的时候。在过去的一年中,我们身处信息爆炸的时代:每个人都能通过视频、社交媒体、短内容表达自己的观点,也被无数算法精准“喂养”着。于是,我们被困在各自的“信息茧”中,只看见自己想看的世界。 Today marks the beginning of winter — Lidong in the traditional Chinese calendar — a time to slow down and reflect after a busy year. In our hyper-connected digital age, everyone can produce content, and algorithms constantly feed us what we like to see. Gradually, we each live inside our own information bubble , rarely realizing how

史敏 律师
Nov 73 min read


“婚前财产公证”和“婚前财产协议”有什么不同? Prenuptial Property Notarization vs. Prenuptial Agreement — What’s the Difference?
很多客户打电话来咨询“婚前财产公证”,但往往对它的法律作用存在误解。实际上,在美国,并不存在单纯的“盖个章列清单就能保护财产”的婚前公证。真正能确保婚前财产权益的,是经过律师起草的婚前财产协议(Prenuptial Agreement)。 Many clients call asking about “premarital asset notarization,” but often misunderstand its legal effect. In the U.S., there is no such thing as simply listing assets and getting a notarization that fully protects your property. The true legal protection comes from a properly drafted prenuptial agreement. 【问题解析 Problem Analysis】 许多人认为婚前财产公证非常简单,只要列出资产清单、盖个章就

The Shi Law Group 熙承律师事务所
Nov 53 min read


别等“来不及”再写遗产规划文件 Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Why You Should Start Your Estate Planning Early
很多人都知道遗产规划(estate planning)很重要,但总会不自觉地把它往后拖。原因很简单:它既重要,又不紧急。我们往往愿意花时间去处理眼前的事务,却很少停下来,为未来的不可预知做好安排。 Many people understand that estate planning is important, yet it often ends up being postponed. The reason is simple: it’s important but not urgent. We tend to focus on immediate tasks and delay preparing for the future — until it’s too late. 【问题解析 Why People Delay Estate Planning】 在熙承律师事务所,我们常常遇到这样的情况:客户几年前来咨询过,后来因为忙碌、犹豫或觉得“以后再说”,就一直拖延。直到身体出现问题、家人催促、或身边有人突然离世,才匆忙开始办理。...

The Shi Law Group 熙承律师事务所
Nov 33 min read


财富传承规划:成年子女与税务优化Wealth Transfer Planning: Adult Children and Tax Optimization
当你的孩子已经成年,你自己也事业有成,财富积累较多时,财富传承规划的重点将转向税务优化和退休规划。即使你年轻时已经设立了一些保护文件,随着时间和家庭情况的变化,这些文件可能已经不再适用。 When your children are adults and you have accumulated significant wealth, the focus of estate planning shifts to tax optimization and retirement planning. Even if you put protective documents in place when you were younger, these may become outdated as your circumstances change. 【问题解析 Problem Analysis】 许多家长可能认为,财富传给成年子女非常简单,只需直接转到个人名下即可。然而,如果孩子已经很富有,直接转移资产可能会导致高额税负,极不划算。每个家庭情况不同,税务规

The Shi Law Group 熙承律师事务所
Oct 313 min read


复杂家庭的财富传承规划 Estate Planning for Blended Families
在现实生活中,家庭情况各不相同。有些人经历过一次婚姻并育有子女,而现在即将进入二婚。对于这样的家庭,财富传承规划显得尤为重要。 In real life, family structures vary widely. Some individuals have children from a previous marriage and are entering a second marriage. For such families, estate planning becomes especially crucial. 【问题解析 Problem Analysis】 许多人误以为,只要在模板上填写名字和地址,就能完成保护。然而,实际情况远比这复杂。美国的财产种类繁多,不同类型的资产会影响继承顺序和税务优化。如果没有针对具体家庭情况的规划,可能无法实现你的财富传承目标。 Many people assume that simply filling out names and addresses on a standard template is

The Shi Law Group 熙承律师事务所
Oct 293 min read


未成年人继承退休金和银行账户的规划 Planning Inheritance for Minors: Retirement and Bank Accounts
你的银行账户、退休金账户或者人寿保险的受益人是谁?很多人会说:“是我的配偶”或者“是我的孩子”。 但是,当孩子还未满18岁时,情况就没那么简单了。 Who is the beneficiary of your bank account, retirement account, or life insurance policy? Many people would answer, “my spouse” or “my child.” However, when the child is a minor (under 18), the situation is not that simple. 【问题解析 Problem Analysis】 未成年人没有办法直接继承你的财产。即便你的退休金、银行账户或者人寿保险的受益人写的是你的小孩名字,法院仍会指定一个 财产监护人(guardian) 。这个监护人需与法院联名开设账户,把所有资金存入该账户,直至孩子成年(通常18岁),然后一次性发放给孩子。 问题在于: 整个过程复杂、耗时且昂贵;...

The Shi Law Group 熙承律师事务所
Oct 273 min read


有孩子的家庭更需要遗产规划 Why Parents Need Estate Planning More Than Ever
在我们的人生不同阶段,遗产规划(Estate Planning)都有着不同的意义。我们前两期讲到: 单身时,为什么依然需要一份财富传承规划; 没有孩子的夫妻,为何也应提早规划。 那么今天,让我们来谈谈—— 当你已经结婚并且有了孩子,为什么遗产规划尤其重要。 Every stage of life brings new responsibilities — and estate planning evolves with them. In our previous articles, we discussed why single individuals and childless couples need an estate plan. Today, we’ll focus on why families with young children have even more at stake when it comes to protecting their legacy. 【问题解析 Problem Analysis】 很多父母认为:“我的财

The Shi Law Group 熙承律师事务所
Oct 204 min read


新婚夫妻也需要遗产规划 Why Newlyweds Need Estate Planning Too
很多人认为,遗产规划(Estate Planning)或财富传承规划(Wealth Transfer Planning)只有在年纪大、积累了资产、或有了孩子之后才需要考虑。但事实上, 刚刚步入婚姻的年轻夫妻,更应该在早期阶段做好规划 。 Marriage is a joyful milestone — but it also marks the beginning of new financial and legal responsibilities. Many newlyweds believe estate planning is only for older adults or wealthy families, but in reality, planning early is one of the most loving and responsible steps you can take for your partner and family . 【问题解析 Problem Analysis】 假设你和伴侣刚刚结婚,没有孩子,也没有太

The Shi Law Group 熙承律师事务所
Oct 174 min read


单身人士更需要做财富传承规划 Why Single Individuals Need Estate Planning Even More
很多人以为,遗产规划(Estate Planning)是已婚人士或有子女的家庭才需要做的事。事实上, 单身人士更需要 提前规划自己的财富传承。因为当你没有配偶、没有子女时,法律上的“默认继承人”可能根本不是你希望的人。 Many people assume that estate planning is only necessary for married couples or families with children. In reality, single individuals need estate planning even more . Without a spouse or direct descendants, the law decides who inherits your estate — and that person may not be who you would have chosen. 【问题解析 Problem Analysis】 在美国,如果一个人去世时没有遗嘱(Will),法律会按照州的“法定继承顺序”(I

The Shi Law Group 熙承律师事务所
Oct 163 min read


结婚、离婚与同居:这些决定会如何影响你的财产与继承?Marriage, Divorce, and Cohabitation: How These Choices Affect Your Assets and Inheritance
最近我们在接待咨询时,发现很多人对“结婚、离婚、离婚后继续同住”等关系状态的法律含义非常模糊。生活里看似“随性”的选择,实际上可能带来非常重大的法律和税务后果。 Lately we’ve noticed many clients are unclear about the legal implications of relationship statuses like marriage, divorce, or living together after divorce. What seems casual in daily life can have significant legal and tax consequences. 问题解析 Problem Analysis 有些人认为结婚就是“领个证”,离婚就是“协议搞定”,事情很简单;也有人离婚后仍与前伴侣同住、育有子女,内心仍把对方当配偶。但在法律上——尤其是在美国——结婚和离婚会触发截然不同的权利与义务,包括财产分配、继承顺序以及税务待遇。 Some people treat marria

The Shi Law Group 熙承律师事务所
Oct 153 min read


为什么财富规划要趁早 Why Early Wealth Planning Matters
最近有新闻报道,恒大集团创始人许家印设立的约23亿美元离岸信托,在香港被法院“击穿”。很多人看到这样的新闻都会担心:难道信托不再安全?是不是设立信托也无法保护资产?其实,问题并不在于“信托无效”,而在于—— 信托设立的时机与目的 。 A recent report revealed that Evergrande founder Xu Jiayin’s offshore trust worth about $2.3 billion was “pierced” by a Hong Kong court. Many people began to wonder: does this mean trusts are no longer safe? Can trusts no longer protect assets? In fact, the issue is not that trusts are ineffective—it’s when and why the trust was created . 问题解析 Problem Analysis.

The Shi Law Group 熙承律师事务所
Oct 143 min read


什么是信托 / What Is a Trust
信托(Trust)是一种法律安排(Legal Arrangement),由委托人(Grantor / Settlor)将资产(Assets)交由受托人(Trustee)管理,受托人根据信托文件中的指示,为指定的受益人(Beneficiaries)持有并分配这些资产。它不仅是...

The Shi Law Group 熙承律师事务所
Oct 94 min read


纽约州财务授权书 / Power of Attorney (New York)
在纽约州, 财务授权书(Power of Attorney,简称 POA) 是一份非常重要的文件。它让你在还能自主决定时,提前选定一个值得信任的人,在你不方便或失去行为能力时,代你处理日常财务与法律事务。它听起来有点正式,但其实是许多家庭在做 预先规划(Advance...

The Shi Law Group 熙承律师事务所
Oct 84 min read


怎样写遗嘱 / How to Write a Will
现今的科技发展,让人们可以使用AI或者网络搜索就能完成各项工作,从制作一顿美味大餐到准备一份法律文件,仿佛都可以依赖科技。那么今天,我们来一起看看写一份遗嘱是不是也可以这么简单呢? 列出你的资产 旅行的时候有人先考虑资金,有人先考虑目的地。写遗嘱的第一步,有人认为是找模板,...

The Shi Law Group 熙承律师事务所
Oct 74 min read


遗嘱修改的正确方式 The Proper Way to Update Your Will
很多人写好遗嘱之后,以为日后想修改就可以自己随便在上面划一划、改一改。但这样做,不仅不会生效,还可能让原本的遗嘱彻底作废。 Many people think they can simply cross out or handwrite changes on their...

The Shi Law Group 熙承律师事务所
Oct 22 min read


信托能帮我免除所得税吗?Can a Trust Help Me Avoid Income Taxes?
前几天有位客户打电话问我:“我有很多炒股账户,每年要交不少所得税。如果我把这些账户都放进信托,是不是就不用交税了?” 听起来是不是很美好?但事实上,事情并不是这样。 The other day, a client called and asked: “I have...

The Shi Law Group 熙承律师事务所
Oct 13 min read


婚前协议:能否要求对方父母承担房屋首付?Can a Prenup Require Parents to Pay the Down Payment?
在日常法律咨询中,我们常常会遇到客户提出一些“脑洞大开”的问题。比如:如果我在婚前协议中写明,男方的父母必须为我们支付房子的首付,这样的条款是否具有法律效力?法院会不会认可? In our estate and family law practice, we often...

The Shi Law Group 熙承律师事务所
Sep 302 min read


纽约州遗产税实例解析:千万家庭的隐形风险 New York Estate Tax Case Study: The Hidden Risk for $10M Families
在上一期中,我们分析了纽约州遗产税的三大雷点:免税额度低、没有配偶间的额度共享,以及“悬崖效应”。今天,我们通过一个实际案例,来看看这些特点如何在现实中影响一个资产约 1,000 万美元的家庭。 In our previous discussion, we...

The Shi Law Group 熙承律师事务所
Sep 253 min read


纽约州遗产税:你应该了解的3个雷点 New York Estate Tax: 3 Traps You Should Know
很多人一看到联邦遗产税的免税额度有 $13.99M/人 (夫妻可达 $27.98M),就觉得遗产税离自己很遥远。 Many people see the federal estate tax exemption at $13.99M per person (or...

The Shi Law Group 熙承律师事务所
Sep 233 min read
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