Read on to find out if your estate plan needs the addition of our Ever After plan.
You Leave Your Kids With Non-Related Caregivers
Permanent guardian nominations only take effect upon your passing and are made official through the court system. This means that they don’t give any legal authority to your chosen guardians in an emergency or if you become incapacitated.
Because of this, law enforcement could place your child into protective custody with social services in the event of your sudden absence or incapacity due to an illness or injury. To minimize the chances that would happen, we can name legal guardians for the short-term, and give those named guardians the legal documentation they would need and instructions on what to do immediately if something happens to you.
In addition, we will give you the tools to ensure that anyone staying with your children while you aren’t there knows exactly what to do if something happens to you.
You Have Someone In Your Life You Would NEVER Want Raising Your Kids
If you have anyone in your life you would never want raising your kids if you aren’t able to due to illness or injury, we can ensure that person is confidentially excluded from your plan using our Ever After plan. We can structure it so that this confidential document is only brought forward if necessary to keep your children out of the care of the person you would never want to raise them.
You Have Unique Desires For Your Kids’ Education, Health Care, or Financial Well-Being
There’s a 99% chance you’re not going to become incapacitated or die while your children are minors, and yet taking the time to write down your unique desires for their well-being and care is an illuminating process in and of itself that will make you a better parent right now.
Our clients immediately feel a great deal of relief and a belief that they’re being the best parents they can possibly be when they communicate their desires for their kids’ futures in writing. They have more clarity about what’s really important to them, what they want to emphasize, who they want their children to develop relationships with, and where they can better focus their own time, energy, and attention.
If you aren’t sure where to start when creating these instructions, don’t worry. We’ll support you with the whole process when we create your Ever After plan.
Comprehensive Protection for The Ones You Love Most
If you’re ready to create an Ever After plan for your child, the first step is to schedule your Life and Legacy Planning Session.
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