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My wife and I both have children from previous marriages, and I am worried that if I die first everything I have will go to her children and mine will be left out. Can I make a will leaving my half to my children if I die first?

Your situation is of course very common. Discuss your problem with a solicitor. The danger in doing what you suggest is that, if for example you left your share in your house to your children, your wife could have to sell up if you died first. This is probably not what you would wish. You should consider setting up a trust leaving your share in the property to your children but allowing your wife to live in the house during her lifetime. If you have other capital and assets these could possibly be included in the trust.

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