If you have more than one child, you’ve probably wondered if you should leave each of your children the same amount in your will or trust. While this seems like the best approach in most situations, there are some instances where it might not be the wisest strategy, or even the fairest. Factors you might want to consider include: One child earns considerably more than your other children One child has several children of his or her own, while another child does not  One of yo

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