With regard to inheritances and rights under estates, the law (at least in Georgia) does not, by default, treat stepchildren the same as legal biological or adopted children. Therefore, if you wanted to include them as an agent for you or as a beneficiary, it is imperative that you do proactive planning with an attorney. As with everything legal, there many "ifs, and, or buts" involved, so talking your situation out with an expert is highly recommended.
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