Special Needs Planning for Blended Families
For blended families that include a child with special needs, financial and legal planning extends well beyond the usual parental concerns. But as with all family matters, proactive planning can help.
Blended Families and Wills in Estate Planning
Today, 16 percent of children in the United States live in blended families, according to U.S. Census data. This can include those living in households that have a stepparent, stepsibling, or half-sibling.
In many cases, stepchildren receive the same treatment as...
Developing an Estate Plan for Non-Traditional Families
Over the past thirty years, family structures have changed significantly. Previously, a traditional family consisted of a husband and wife who married young, bought a home, had children, and worked towards financial stability. In 1949, 79.8 percent of American households…