Estate planning for blended families requires careful analysis and care. Making sure assets follow the intended path also requires care. Foolishly using joint tenancy and beneficiary designations can defeat an entire estate plan.
Brady bunch families are common these days and dealing with the complexities and issues requires an estate planning specialist. As this article shows, there are many issues to address:
http://www.fedweek.com/financial-estate-planning/estate-planning-blended-families/
K & G attorney Bernie Greenberg discusses estate planning for blended families in this video:
Make sure your blended family is protected with proper expertise and work with an attorney specializing in estate planning for blended families.