An alternative approach to income and inheritance in blended families Published by Investment Executive September 15, 2026 Spousal trusts are often the default solution in blended-family estate planning because they can provide income to a surviving spouse while limiting access to capital and preserving the remaining wealth for children from a prior relationship. However, that apparent balance can mask an underlying tension. The spouse needs income during life; the children a

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