Making a will with a blended family

[Janie]

I'm pretty appalled at your partner's attitude! My step-father has left most of his assests to my mum, but has designated a pretty large portion to his kids as well......and when I say 'his kids', I mean my brother and myself as well as his daughters from a previous marriage, as he considers us all his children! I certainly don't expect that, but it's what HE wants to do. And he's not even my biological father.

As for my mum, there's no way she would have any of her children miss out. What a way to cause problems within a family! IMO all children should be treated fair and equal. It's YOUR money, I would leave it to whoever you want. And remember, while you may not be here to deal with the hassles.........do you really want your kids to be fighting over your money? Or for there to be any ill-will amongst them? Because that's what almost always happens when these things are not done FAIRLY.

Will things ever change? It sounds as though your partner is not going to change unless you make it clear that he needs to. TBH I really feel for your DD1, and would hope that he won't always treat her differently. Have you explained to him how you feel?