Your Children Are More Important Than Your Documents.
Planning for minor children can address questions such as:
Estate Planning for Families With Minor Children
If You Couldn't Be There, Who Would Protect Them?
Parents make decisions for their children every day. Some of the most important decisions, however, involve what should happen if you aren't there to make them yourself. Estate planning gives you the opportunity to make those choices in advance.
Who should raise them?
You can nominate the people you would want to serve as guardians.
Who should manage their inheritance?
The person raising your children doesn't necessarily have to be the person managing their money.
When should they receive their inheritance?
An estate plan can provide structure rather than leaving a young adult to receive significant assets outright.
Who could help immediately?
Thoughtful planning considers what may happen in the hours and days following an emergency—not just the long-term arrangement.
Are there people you wouldn't want appointed?
Your planning can provide important guidance about your wishes.
Don't Leave Your Most Important Decisions to Chance.
You know your children better than anyone. Your estate plan gives you the opportunity to leave more than assets. You can leave instructions, guidance, and protection.