Articles tagged with "divorce"

With roughly three out of four people dying in debt, the question of who must pay for those unpaid sums becomes a very real one for the next of kin. 

Blended families—where one or both spouses bring children from previous relationships into a new marriage—are increasingly common. This merging of families brings unique estate planning challenges as it involves navigating a mix of relationships that may include biological children, stepchildren, and multiple sets of extended family.

Divorce is at an all-time high in the United States. Marriage separation is a mutual agreement by each spouse to discontinue living together. Logistically, what do these changes mean for inheritance and what should couples know about adjusting their last will and testament?