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I know that some are going to disagree with me, but here it goes. With 500hrs. and an instrument rating I wouldn't feel comfortable flying my family around in any twin.
Multi flying is not twice as safe (at the same time it is not twice as dangerous). It does though require quite a bit of practice. Flying a multi engine on one engine doesn't reduce your performance by 50%, 80% is more accurate. The actual flying on one engine is not that difficult (after the aircraft is trimmed and the power is set) it's the moment that the engine quits. Esp. in a turbo charged twin producing full power at altitude when the air is thin and the flight controls are not as affective.
In any event I believe that flying a twin is safer; after you have the experience. Find a good instructor with more then just the required 15hrs in type; consider Flight Safety and use there services both for your initial and recurrent training. It is expensive but your insurance my require it and you family is worth it.
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