{"id":16064,"date":"2023-10-20T15:59:15","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T20:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/johnsonwim.com\/?p=16064"},"modified":"2023-10-20T13:58:57","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T18:58:57","slug":"how-to-handle-your-beneficiaries-with-a-blended-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/johnsonwim.com\/how-to-handle-your-beneficiaries-with-a-blended-family","title":{"rendered":"How to Handle Your Beneficiaries with a Blended Family"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Blended families come in various shapes and sizes, with parents, stepparents, stepchildren, and half-siblings often part of the mix. Having a plan in place for unforeseen events is crucial in any family, but it&#8217;s especially vital in blended families due to their unique dynamics.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to the latest Capitalized Life and Retirement Show with Matthew P. Johnson here to learn more. <!--more--> Matthew P. 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