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Scenario

When biological family offers inheritance that feels like betrayal of adoptive family

I was adopted as a baby and my birth mother recently contacted me asking if I want to be included in her will and I feel guilty for considering it since my adoptive parents are still alive.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The complexities of chosen versus biological family create loyalty conflicts that simple legal categories cannot resolve.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Wills trusts and inheritance structures?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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