Parents typically do not want their surviving children to fight over their inheritances after the parents die. Careful planning may reduce the risk of foreseeable in-family conflicts.
Estate planning for blended families presents unique challenges. Unlike traditional family structures, reports Barrons recent article titled, “When Remarrying Creates a Blended Family: Advice From Financial Pros,” blended families often involve complex relationships and diverse financial backgrounds, making the process of estate and financial planning more intricate. This article has tips for blended families on identifying overall estate planning goals and concerns and identifying heirs to protect your new family and future.
Estate planning legal matters are already confusing enough, so it certainly does not help to have similar names for related but completely different documents.
A living trust won't be for everyone. However, it can provide big benefits for some. Many people use a living trust for one big reason: avoiding probate. However, there are other reasons you should seriously consider.
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