It is always good to see a difficult estate end well, especially if one of the results is that well-deserving charities receive funding. However, there is still a lesson to be learned from Robin Williams’ estate, which is that it is extremely important to be as clear as possible in an estate plan.
Any possible dispute should be anticipated, especially for people in blended families.
An estate planning attorney can advise you on options that meet your wishes to provide for your loved ones.