Free live webinar for blended families

Who Gets Left Out When You Remarry?

For couples in blended families, an old will, default choices, or DIY documents can leave the people you love exposed to consequences you never intended. Join Aspen Estate Planning for a clear, practical look at the estate planning questions remarried couples and blended families need to address.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
6:30 PM CT
Approximately 45 minutes
Online via Microsoft Teams

Who Gets Left Out When You Remarry? Could Be Your Spouse. Could Be Your Kids. But Not with the Right Estate Plan.

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What you'll learn

In this practical 45-minute session, Rebecca and Nick will walk through the planning questions remarried couples and blended families need to address before relying on an old will, default choices, or a DIY document.

How common default arrangements can produce outcomes neither spouse intended.
Why an old will or simple DIY document may not fit a blended family.
The Louisiana concepts—including usufruct—that can affect how property passes at death.
Planning tools that can create a clearer plan for both a spouse and children from a prior relationship.

Who this is for

This webinar is for married or committed couples in which one or both partners have been previously married, especially if you have children from a prior relationship. It's particularly relevant if you have an old will, no formal estate plan, or questions about how to care for a surviving spouse without unintentionally disadvantaging children.

You or your spouse has children from a prior relationship.
Your will was created before a marriage, remarriage, or major family change.
You want to provide for a surviving spouse while also protecting children’s inheritances.
You are unsure whether Louisiana’s default rules reflect what your family actually wants.

Meet your presenters

Rebecca Zotti

Attorney

Rebecca is an estate planning attorney with more than 20 years of legal experience, including litigation. Her experience with estate disputes informs her focus on clear, practical plans built around each family’s real circumstances.

Nick Zotti

Attorney

Nick is an estate planning attorney and former litigator who helps families prevent conflict and prepare for the future with clarity and practical guidance.

Aspen Estate Planning helps families with complex dynamics create thoughtful, practical plans that reflect how their lives actually work.

Questions people often ask

Is this webinar only for people who already have a will?

No. It’s relevant whether you have an old will, no formal estate plan, or a DIY document that may not reflect your current family situation.

Who should attend?

This session is designed for remarried couples of all ages who are in blended families, especially when one or both partners have children from a prior relationship.

Will the webinar be recorded?

Yes. Registrants who are unable to attend live will receive access to the approved recording after the event. Recording access will be available for 30 days.

Can I ask a question during the webinar?

Yes. You’ll be able to submit questions through the moderated Q&A during the session. General questions may be addressed live; the webinar is educational and cannot provide individual legal advice.

Ready when you are

Make sure your plan reflects the family you have today.

Join us for a practical conversation about estate planning for remarried couples and blended families, including why you shouldn't leave it to default rules or outdated documents.