Nathalie Boutet

Nathalie Boutet is a family lawyer, mediator and certified Family Enterprise Advisor™ specializing in high-net-worth families and business owners. She can be reached at nboutet@boutetfamilylaw.com.

Estate Planning

Divorce negotiation strategies to protect your clients’ wealth

Advisors can help separating clients by maintaining emotional distance

By Nathalie Boutet |December 4, 2018

3 min read

Estate Planning

Why couples need a financial plan for a trial separation

Tips for managing expenses, mortgages and shared accounts

By Nathalie Boutet |August 3, 2018

4 min read

Estate Planning

Helping clients when addiction leads to divorce

Tips for working with experts when family issues interfere with finances

By Nathalie Boutet |May 3, 2018

5 min read

Estate Planning

How advisors can support healthier divorces

Ideas to help clients going through tough times

By Nathalie Boutet |March 7, 2018

3 min read

Estate Planning

How to educate clients about prenups

Practical tips for advisors to implement

By Nathalie Boutet |January 23, 2018

3 min read

Estate Planning

Protect gifts toward a matrimonial home from divorce

Gifts or inheritances received during a marriage are generally excluded property, but not always

By Nathalie Boutet |November 1, 2017

3 min read

Estate Planning

Make these moves first when divorce strikes

5 things clients can do right away

By Nathalie Boutet |September 1, 2017

5 min read

Estate Planning

How gifts and inheritances are shared between spouses

Timing is key

By Nathalie Boutet |July 27, 2017

2 min read

Estate Planning

Homeownership rights for cohabiting clients

Help clients know their rights when it comes to owning real property with a partner

By Nathalie Boutet |May 25, 2017

4 min read

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