Senator Feinstein's Blended Family Faces Estate Battle Over Beach House and Trust Funding

Senator Feinstein and husband Richard Blum were in a blended family with children from prior marriages. This led to conflict over asset division after their deaths.

A key dispute involves a multimillion dollar beach house owned jointly by Feinstein and Blum. Feinstein's daughter tried to sell it but trustees objected.

Another fight concerns a marital trust intended to benefit Feinstein that was not fully funded before she died. Her daughter accused trustees of elder abuse.

The trustees say complex finances prevented immediately funding all trusts. They dispute abuse accusations.

Experts advise meticulous planning, setting expectations early, and good communication to avoid family estate battles.