mailto:jason@eckertlawllc.com Fairly Does Not Necessarily Mean Equally Parents generally try to treat all their children fairly. “Fair” does not always mean “equal.” A thoughtful estate plan considers each child’s unique circumstances to create distributions that truly support their needs. If one child has a high-paying career while another struggles financially, you may want to provide more financial support to the child who truly needs it. One child may have become your primary caregiver, so it may be fair to compensate them for the care they provided. You might want to provide more for a young child who still needs care for many years or a child with special needs. If one child wants to take over the family business, you can leave the business to that child and use other assets (such as a home) to provide a fair inheritance for your other children. These decisions can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to do it alone. Schedule an appointment. mailto:jason@eckertlawllc.com Fairly Does Not Necessarily Mean Equally Parents generally try to treat all their children fairly. “Fair” does not always mean “equal.” A thoughtful estate plan considers each child’s unique circumstances to create distributions that truly support their needs. If one child has a high-paying career while another struggles financially, you may want to provide more financial support to the child who truly needs it. One child may have become your primary caregiver, so it may be fair to compensate them for the care they provided. You might want to provide more for a young child who still needs care for many years or a child with special needs. If one child wants to take over the family business, you can leave the business to that child and use other assets (such as a home) to provide a fair inheritance for your other children. These decisions can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to do it alone. Schedule an appointment.
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