Plan for My Blended Family

You may not realize how easy it is to accidentally disinherit your own children if you’re in a blended family. Your Will might leave an inheritance to your children, but if everything is owned in joint tenancy your Will won’t make a difference. In that case, everything would go to your new spouse, leaving your children without any inheritance at all.

There are a number of issues to consider in a blended family: what percent of assets should go to each spouse’s children? What’s a fair split of retirement plans and equity in the home? Should you give something to your kids when you die, or leave everything to your surviving spouse, trusting that your spouse won’t later disinherit your kids? There are no one-size-fits-all answers for any of these questions.

Planning for a blended family requires a delicate balance of issues. Often, we don’t want to disinherit our own children but we also don’t want to leave our new spouse out on the street. A good estate planning attorney will walk you through all of these issues and help make sure your goals are met, whether you’re a brand new blended family or you’ve been together for 20 years.

For more information about planning for your unique blended family, schedule a Personal Consultation or join us at one of our upcoming Estate Planning Workshops today!

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At Hammond Law Group, we focus on helping Colorado families build strong, forward-looking estate plans that protect assets and preserve family harmony.

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Getting Started Has Never Been Easier — Attend a Workshop or Webinar

At Hammond Law Group, we believe that the foundation of good estate planning lies in knowledge and understanding. Our approach starts with education. Join our highly informative workshop on wills, trusts, estate planning, and more, where we provide you with comprehensive information to get you started in designing your personalized plan.

By attending our workshop or webinar, you not only … exclusive offer of a complimentary consultation with an experienced attorney
(a $500-750 value).

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We have a team-centered approach. While each client’s family works with one attorney, our attorneys regularly discuss the design of our plans with each other in order to ensure we’re doing everything possible to help you meet your goals.

In addition, each client works primarily with one paralegal, who gets to know you and your estate plan intimately through the design and
implementation process. The biggest complaint people have about
lawyers is lack of communication, and by working as a team we have
virtually eliminated this complaint for our clients.

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At Hammond Law Group, our estate planning attorneys work together to create meaningful, lasting estate plans for Colorado families. Each member of our team shares a commitment to personal connection, clear communication, and compassionate service.