Couples who choose to marry later in life have different concerns from those marrying earlier, and a good Bethesda estate planning lawyer can help you make the right decisions for your circumstances. Each situation is a little different, but there are some fairly common topics that should be considered:
- Do the husband and wife have grown children? If so, then the estate plans will likely need to include specific instructions regarding how inheritance will work. This is fairly important to ensure that each biological and step child receives what the parent wishes, rather than allowing Maryland laws to supersede your desires.