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Offering legal services in the areas of Family Law, Business Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Contested Divorce
Parenting Plan Modification, Modification of Child Support, Custody Issues, Divorce with the spouse in another state or country, Collaborative Divorce, Cordial Divorce, Family Law Matters, Prenuptial Agreements
Incorporation, Limited Liability Companies, Corporate Formalities, Contracts, Partnerships, Buy/Sell Agreements, Start Ups
Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, Directives to Physician, Living Will, Living Trust
What if I have young children?
Having children adds a level of complication to estate planning. Here's what to think about.
- Write a will. Nothing fancy, just a document that leaves your property to whomever you choose and names a guardian for your children. The guardian will take over if both you and the other parent are unavailable. That's an unlikely situation, but one that's important to address. If you fail to name a guardian, a court will appoint someone, possibly one of your parents. The other big reason to write a will is that if you don't, some of your property may go not to your spouse, but directly to your children. The problem with the children inheriting directly is that the surviving parent may need to get court permission to spend or invest the money — a waste of time and money in most families.
- Consider buying life insurance to replace your earnings if you're killed. Term life insurance is relatively cheap, especially if you're young and don't smoke. You can shop for the best bargain online by consulting free services that compare the rates of companies.