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Coffee with Claire #35 – Commonly Asked Questions Blog Series

November 8, 2018

Why would a blended family need an estate plan?

Writer’s note: This blog series is meant to act as responses to “quick” questions you may have for attorneys.  Think of these answers as a “quick” answer you might receive over coffee from your friendly neighborhood attorney.

 

Of all the people who may need an estate plan, a blended family – a married couple with kids from prior relationships – needs an estate plan most of all.  Minnesota statutes discussing who should inherit are not as clear when it comes to blended families.

Perhaps more importantly, the more people you have in your family, the higher the chance that someone feels left out or that something is unfair.  The best way to mitigate those feelings is with an estate plan that clearly lays out your and your spouse’s wishes.

Your estate plan may or may not require additional documents, or additional provisions within your documents to ensure your wishes are carried out.

After you have an estate plan, it is important to call a family meeting so that all interested parties understand – from you – what your wishes are so that when your wishes need to be granted (either through a Power of Attorney, a Health Care Directive, or your Will), they are not caught off-guard.

If you have questions about estate planning, please contact Claire Tralle to set up a free initial telephone call.

 

The information in the Coffee with Claire series are intended to provide information only.  No legal advice is being provided or implied via this blog post.  No attorney-client relationship is formed by providing this information.  An attorney-client relationship with Tralle Law, LLC is formed only after a retainer contact is signed by all parties.