Ideally, when a second marriage joins two families together, should be a joyous occasion that creates one bigger family unit - the "blended family." Unfortunately, it too often also creates inheritance fights between stepparents and children. A good estate plan is necessary to help avoid these types of family squabbles. Complications can arise when two people who both have children from previous relationships marry. Read More
Redo Your Estate Plan When You Remarry
If you are getting remarried, you obviously want to celebrate, but it is also important to focus on less exciting matters like redoing your estate plan. You may have created an estate plan during your first marriage, but this time it will probably be more complicated--especially if you have children from your first marriage or more assets - what we call a "blended family." You must redo your estate plan when you Read More
