I split my $5 million assets equally between my child and stepchildren in my trust. Life is fleeting, and I want them all to be protected.

"When it came to write my trust, I wanted to leave my assets to them as if they were my biological children."

"My baby brother died of an overdose. He didn't have a will or trust, and his case is still in probate. The courts are backed up, and it's a mess."

Wenjay Sung, a physician from Pasadena, created a living trust to ensure his assets protect both his stepchildren and biological son. His decision stemmed from witnessing the probate struggles after his brother's untimely death without a will. Sung's trust allocates his wealth—including a $3M home, $1M medical practice, and $800K in retirement funds—equally among all his children, demonstrating his commitment to family unity and financial security for his blended family.

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