One of the most common questions blended families bring to an estate planning meeting is whether it is possible to protect a spouse financially while still making sure that children from a prior relationship receive their inheritance. For families in second marriages without the right plan, that question tends to resolve itself in ways no one intended.
According to the Pew Research Center, 17 percent of American children currently live in a blended family, and for many of these households, the family home is where inheritance disputes begin. A Yorkville, IL asset protection attorney can help your family build a plan that protects both your spouse and your children without forcing you to choose between them.