11/01/2004
Our decision to begin a second family with a new spouse is a strong affirmation
of confidence in our relationship, and in our hopes for the future. Blending two
established family lifestyles is an enormous challenge, requiring patience and
open-mindedness. Uniting two extant families and building the necessary bridges
between stepparents and stepchildren are labors of love, especially given the
many complications that affluence brings to bear on these new relationships.
These hurdles may also focus our attention on attending to the estate planning
needs of our new second families, while providing for the old.Photo Illustration by Paul Collin. Section Photography by Claudia Kunin.
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Mix and Commingle Kindling New Kinships Tailoring Our Legacies