Dividing property among children. If you have children, you will need to decide how to divide your property among them. Many parents automatically divide their property equally among their children. There may be reasons, however, to divide the property unequally. Some children are less deserving than others.
Some children are needier than others.
Some children may have received their share during their lifetime. This decision is a personal one that depends upon the facts and circumstances of your family. If you have a reason to give your children unequal shares, but you are afraid that your decision will be misinterpreted or will create friction between your children, discuss your decision and the reasons behind it with them. In an open and candid discussion, you may learn that your children agree with your decision, or that your suspicions of trouble are confirmed. In the latter case, you will have time to control the damage.