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Estate Planning for Blended Families
by Matthew T. McClintock, JD | VP of Legal Education, WealthCounsel
Estate planning for blended families is complex and it requires a watchful eye and a delicate touch. Clients in blended families should understand that there are important additional issues unique to them that must be addressed, like how to properly provide for their spouse without accidentally disinheriting their own kids. If there are minor kids, planning for their custody adds further complexity.
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