Thompson Law, P.C.

Estate & Business Planning Attorneys in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

605-362-9100
Estate Planning Attorneys Licensed
in South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa
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Planning for Step-Children

October 23, 2019 by Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

If you have married someone and your spouse has children from a different relationship, those are your step-children. Even if you have helped raise the child from a very young age, unless you have adopted the child, they would not be considered your child for inheritance purposes. The implication of this can be significant. Here’s an example: When Harry met Sally, Sally had a newborn child, Betty. Harry married Sally shortly thereafter. They raised Betty together, but Harry never adopted her. … [Read more...]

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Thompson Law, P.C.

Thompson Law, P.C.
5027 S. Western Avenue
Sioux Falls 57108
Phone: 605-362-9100
Fax: (605) 362-9101

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Monday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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