
Managing Finances in a Blended Family
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.

Addressing Financial Issues in a Remarriage
You may want to consider some financial issues before walking down the aisle again.

A Second Marriage can complicate Estate Planning
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?

The Estate of The Union Episode 13: Collision Course – Family Law & Estate Planning
The Estate of The Union Episode 13: Collision Course – Family Law & Estate Planning is out now! There is a dangerous intersection at the

You should Consider a Prenup over 60
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.

Creating a Legacy Plan
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.

Consider a Family Meeting about Estate Planning
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.

Episode 7 of The Estate of The Union Podcast
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,

Blended Family Dynamics create Challenges
We have seen some step siblings able to all get along fine but they seem to be the exception. More likely, one sibling feels divided loyalty to the birth parent, not the step-parent.
