“If you have a child who is addicted to drugs or alcohol, or who is financially irresponsible, you already know the heartbreak associated with trying to help that child make healthy decisions. If these are your circumstances, you are probably already worrying about how to continue to help your child once you are gone.”
This tricky situation requires some special attention in your estate plan but is certainly manageable. Always be upfront with your attorney and provide them with as much information as possible so that they can create your estate plan to cover whatever issues may arise.