Can A Person Leave Their Step-Children Nothing If Spouse Dies Without A Will?
New marriages where one person, or both, brings children into the relationship raise the question of “can a person leave their step-children nothing, if the spouse dies without a will?” Surprisingly, cases involving stepparents and stepchildren are very common.
It’s important to ensure that all documents are aligned and have the beneficiaries properly designated in case of future events. By having beneficiaries properly designated one can avoid future events with children and spouses going to war over estate assets.
