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Blended families

10 moments for blended families.

Name the moment, not the job title. Each one has a hook line to open a post or video with, its ringtone (the letter, bill or date people react to before they think) and what's at stake.

  1. Remarrying with kids

    “Remarrying with kids from before? A simple will may leave everything to your new spouse, and nothing to your kids.”
    Ringtone
    The engagement
    What's at stake
    Estate plans for blended families.
  2. Prenup conversation

    “A prenup in a second marriage protects both families.”
    Ringtone
    An attorney's draft
    What's at stake
    Separate assets and expectations.
  3. Child support and new budget

    “Paying child support and starting over? Budget both households honestly.”
    Ringtone
    A support order
    What's at stake
    Cash flow.
  4. College for stepkids

    “Paying for your stepkid's college? Talk about expectations early.”
    Ringtone
    A college tour
    What's at stake
    Fairness and aid.
  5. Beneficiary updates

    “Your 401(k) names your first spouse. Update it after you remarry.”
    Ringtone
    A new marriage certificate
    What's at stake
    Beneficiary conflicts.
  6. Combining or separating finances

    “Joint, separate or both? Blended families often choose a mix.”
    Ringtone
    Moving in together
    What's at stake
    Account structure.
  7. Buying a home together

    “Buying a house together in a second marriage? Title it carefully.”
    Ringtone
    The deed
    What's at stake
    Ownership and inheritance.
  8. Social Security from an ex

    “Divorced after 10 years of marriage? You may be able to claim on your ex's record.”
    Ringtone
    Turning 62
    What's at stake
    Divorced spouse benefits.
  9. Trust for kids from a first marriage

    “A trust can provide for your spouse and protect your kids' inheritance.”
    Ringtone
    Updating the estate plan
    What's at stake
    Trust planning.
  10. Family holidays and gifts

    “Gifts to biological and stepkids should feel fair. A plan helps.”
    Ringtone
    The holidays
    What's at stake
    Equalizing gifts.

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