The biggest issue can be when children believe a sibling is more loved by their parents. It is not always true, but the perception exists. And perception is reality to the perceiver.
When preparing an estate plan, naming one child as an executor or trustee can bring out this perception. The other children often then look for things the designated child might be doing wrong.
This, in turn, can lead to sibling feuds over the estate.
When creating your estate plan carefully consider how your children interact and how they all will react to your decisions with the estate.
Better yet, consult an experienced estate planning attorney regarding how to craft an estate plan to avoid sibling feuds.
