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Blended Families and Legal Realities | Raleigh News
When someone dies, family members often assume they’ll inherit—but estate attorney Harry Margolis warns that legal documents—not love or promises—decide who gets what. In blended families, where stepchildren and second marriages are common, outdated or missing paperwork can spark bitter disputes. A life insurance payout went to a sister instead of a wife because the beneficiary change wasn’t officially processed. Trusts and beneficiary designations override informal arrangements; being a stepchild doesn’t grant rights unless named in writing. The takeaway? Update your estate plan after major…
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