Don’t disinherit loved ones when remarrying in midlife

Today, roughly one in four divorces involves those over 50, a trend that has garnered its own nickname: “Gray divorce.”

The divorce rates for this demographic have doubled in the past 30 years and tripled for those over 65, according to a study.

And those who do get remarried bring children from previous marriages into the new union, increasing the number of blended families. Regardless of age or marital status, all adults over age 18 should have some basic estate planning, but for those with blended families, estate planning is particularly vital.