Retiring Canada

Blended Families: Avoid Estate Planning Mistakes (EP 2)


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Estate planning for blended families in Canada comes with unique risks—especially when it comes to protecting your children.

In this episode of Retiring Canada, we break down how common estate planning decisions can unintentionally disinherit children in blended family situations.

You’ll learn how beneficiary designations, joint ownership, and dying without a will can impact how your estate is distributed, and why standard estate planning approaches may not work for blended families.

We also walk through practical strategies to help ensure your intentions are carried out, including dividing assets, using spousal trusts, and leveraging life insurance to create a fair and balanced estate.

This episode is for Canadian retirees and pre-retirees who want to protect their children, reduce family conflict, and ensure their estate plan reflects their true wishes.


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Retiring CanadaBy Michael Isbister, CFP®