All in the happy blended family – Consider a QTIP trust or ILIT when estate planning for a blended family

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Abstract: No one said estate planning is easy, and this is especially true with a blended family. The good news is that there are two trust types — a qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) trust and an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) — that can provide for children from a previous marriage while also taking care of one’s current spouse and any children from the current marriage. There are pros and cons to each option.