Robin has children from a previous relationship. Before she marries Carl she wants to make sure what little she has will go to her children. Carl says that they do not need to have a prenup because he will take good care of children. Robin can preserve the children's interests by doing any of the following except:

a. Entering into a valid prenup agreement.
b. Rely upon their rights of intestate succession.
c. Signing a QTIP.
d. Negotiating a postnup, if the jurisdiction permits it and Carl is willing.


b

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