How do blended families handle estate planning?

Each blended family is unique so there is no single cookie cutter approach to estate planning. The subject of estate planning should be discussed before saying "I do" to learn each other expectations and avoid any surprises later. read more

Real life blended families, however, aren't always close and don't always share the same goals and values. When a parent passes away or becomes incapacitated, there's potential for conflict between the surviving spouse and children, and one or all of the parties may feel left out. The key to minimizing these issues is a well-thought-out estate plan. read more

In today's world, many first marriages end in divorce. Of those divorced from their first spouse, over half will remarry. This trend has resulted in a large number of blended families with special estate planning needs. If this situation describes your family, you can do some careful estate planning to address your family's special needs. read more