Foster Children in an Estate Plan: What You Need to Know

When you open your heart and home to a foster child, you take on one of the most important roles in society — providing love, stability, and care to a child who needs it most. But what happens when it comes to estate planning? Unlike biological or legally adopted children, foster children don’t automatically inherit from you under state intestacy laws. That means if you want to include them in your estate, you must do so intentionally. This article explores how to ensure your foster child is protected in your estate plan — and how small steps today can make a lifetime of difference.

Faith Otutu

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