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Estate Planning

One of the best things you can do for your family and loved ones is to have your estate planning in order.

 

 
Planning issues to consider
Planning for non-married partners
Planning for children
Guardians and conservators for adults
Guardianships
Designated beneficiaries under the act
ART and estate planning
 
Wills
Revocable trusts
Gifting
Reviewing your documents
Estate taxes
About Probate
Probate FAQs

Guardianships

There are times when a grandparent, step-parent or partner of a parent must have the authority to make decisions for a minor child. In such cases, these people can be named guardians for the child. A guardian can enroll a child in school, seek medical care for a child, collect child support for a child, and sometimes, cover a child under medical insurance.

The court appoints a guardian. The process is not complicated.

A person can be a guardian of a child even if the biological parent of the child lives with the child.

Parents can also execute powers of attorney granting other people the right to make decisions on behalf of a child. This is done without court intervention. However, these powers of attorney are only valid for 12 months.