
Estate Planning is critical for Blended Families
Traditional, very simple estate planning may not be sufficient to accomplish estate planning goals in many blended family situations.

Traditional, very simple estate planning may not be sufficient to accomplish estate planning goals in many blended family situations.

The way in which assets are titled can be vital.

When combining finances as a new family, there’s lots to consider. To make the best choices, here are six key areas to plan ahead and consider.

You may want to consider some financial issues before walking down the aisle again.

Who’s going to inherit on the death of one of the re-marrieds? Will this be the surviving spouse? If so, where will those inherited monies go on the second-to-die’s death?

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Those marrying at older ages should at least consider a prenuptial agreement, since both spouses may come into a marriage with significant assets, children, or both.

Over the next 25 years, analysts anticipate $68 trillion to be passed down to younger generations and charities. While the importance of legacy planning is not limited to the forthcoming Great Wealth Transfer, it does spotlight the significant amount of wealth that has been created, primarily by Baby Boomers, and the need to transition these assets thoughtfully.

When there is a large inheritance at stake (or even when there isn’t), it is a great idea to get everyone on the same page. A family meeting can make that happen, and it can even be enjoyable.

We are estate planning and probate attorneys and we experience death weekly. The saddest aspect of our work is knowing that most, if not all,