💡 Why Blended Families Need Special Planning
Without a clear estate plan, Missouri’s default laws may result in:
- Children from prior marriages being unintentionally disinherited
- A new spouse receiving more (or less) than intended
- Family conflict and confusion during a time of grief
- Expensive and avoidable probate proceedings
Even a basic will may not be enough to protect everyone involved.
🔐 Key Tools for Blended Family Planning
✔️ Revocable Living Trusts
A trust allows you to control how assets are distributed—such as providing income to a spouse during their lifetime while preserving the principal for children.
✔️ Qualified Terminable Interest Property (QTIP) Trusts
This tool can ensure your surviving spouse is supported without compromising your children’s future inheritance.
✔️ Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreements
Clarify financial expectations between spouses and protect family wealth.
✔️ Powers of Attorney & Healthcare Directives
Ensure someone you trust is authorized to make decisions for you if you're unable to—especially important in blended families where roles can be unclear.
✔️ Beneficiary Designation Review
Coordinate life insurance, retirement accounts, and payable-on-death accounts with your estate plan to avoid accidental disinheritance.
👨⚖️ Why Choose The Kaiser Law Firm, P.C.?
For over 35 years, we’ve helped Missouri families navigate the emotional and financial complexity of blended family planning with compassion and precision.
Led by Andrew D. Kaiser, JD, LLM (Taxation), we provide:
- Deep experience in estate, trust, and tax law
- Thoughtful guidance for sensitive family dynamics
- Practical solutions that honor your wishes and prevent conflict
We don’t just prepare documents—we create clarity, peace of mind, and family harmony.
👪 Who We Help
We work with:
- Second marriages with children from previous relationships
- Couples entering retirement with adult children
- Parents with unequal assets or family dynamics
- Families concerned about future disputes or disinheritance
- Individuals who want to protect their spouse while preserving assets for children
📞 Let's Plan for Everyone You Love
Your family is unique. Your estate plan should be, too.
We’ll help you build a plan that reflects your values, honors your relationships, and protects your legacy—without unnecessary conflict or court intervention.
📍 Located in Chesterfield | Serving Families Across Missouri
📞 Call us at (314) 966-7766
🖥️ Or schedule a private consultation online
🎁 Free Download: Estate Planning Tips for Blended Families in Missouri