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Naming guardians for your children

Naming guardians for your children

When making their wills, the biggest hurdle parents face is deciding who should take care of their minor children. This is especially difficult when parents can’t agree on who the best guardian is for their children.

Recognize that no one will be as good as you in understanding your children. However, that doesn’t mean your guardian can’t do their best. You must identify the next best person. It is not an easy decision, but naming guardians for your children is one you should make.

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Do I need an estate planning or an elder law attorney?

Do I need an estate planning or an elder law attorney?

Estate planning is such a misnomer.

First of all, people mistakenly think estate planning is only for the rich. For example, you must have an ‘estate’ first to worry about planning for it.

Secondly, it has less to do with your ‘estate’ and more to do with protecting your family. If you are incapacitated or die, who will care for your loved ones?

It really should be called “family planning” because attorneys help you care for your family for when you are not there. Although “family planning” means something else entirely!

As if estate planning isn’t confusing enough – now when you look for a lawyer, you see many different titles: estate planning or elder law attorney. Even probate lawyer. Which is better for you? Do you need an estate planning or elder law attorney or a probate lawyer?

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