Estate Planning for Blended Families: Providing for Your Spouse & Children in a Second Marriage Original Edition

Richard Barnes has done the estate planning profession a favor and written a book that was sorely needed. The book, which is a quick and easy read, and well written, is aimed at the layman, as it should have been. However, as one who has been around estate planning for over twenty years, I have particularly enjoyed the timeless estate planning wisdom that it imparts. For example, the section about talking things out is very well done.The book is as much an introduction to estate planning as it is about estate planning for blended families, but that is okay because the estate planning information and wisdom is very good too. I particularly enjoyed the chapter on May-December romances as well as the sample model estate plans.All in all, this is a tremendous first edition that is likely to be expanded in the future. I'm glad that I pre-ordered it.

This book was a godsend. I have read it cover to cover and dogeared the pages, taken notes, written down questions to ask our attorney and more. I was in a fog about our wills and estate. This easy-to-read and down-to-earth book is a MUST for any couple looking to plan the same if either of them have been married before, regardless of their ages.

Terrific clear, simple, well-grounded and helpful book, based on the premise of being fair to everyone (children from earlier marriages as well as new spouses) and expressing values and family obligations in a viable estate plan.

I am a practicing attorney and this book does not really give sufficient details to be of much use. It provides a good start but do not expect all of your questions to be answered. Its a good start, but falls short.

Helpful, informative - gave me some good ideas. Definitely recommend it for modern families. Comphehensive and it didanswer many of my questions.

The information here was useful but the writing style wasn't too engaging. I will continue to refer to it, but it's not exactly a recreational read - then again neither is the topic. I was glad to find it anyway.

Enjoyed the book, good pointers and good advice on handling finances. Didn't meet all my expectations but lots of good information

good