Your children are the most important people in your life. I don’t know any parent who would disagree with that statement. However, according to South Florida Parenting, 69% of parents have yet to appoint guardians for their minor children.
Parents often delay appointing guardians for various reasons, but the main one is that it’s a difficult topic to consider and discuss. However, I’m here to tell you that naming guardians for your children is much simpler than you might think.
In the process of protecting your children and ensuring they stay with the people you choose, we designate both temporary and permanent guardians. Permanent guardians are individuals who will raise your children until they reach adulthood at the age of 18.
Temporary guardians are those who have the legal custody to care for your children temporarily until the permanent guardians arrive.
Many of my clients in Florida have ties to other countries and wish to appoint guardians outside the United States. They often ask if this is possible, and the short answer is yes! However, there are several practical considerations to take into account in this process.
For example: if you appoint a couple as guardians, what happens if they get divorced? Who will your child stay with? And if one of them passes away? Who will take care of your child? There is so much to consider, but if you create and execute the document correctly from a legal standpoint, you can rest assured that your wishes and choices will be honored.
Have you already appointed guardians for your children? If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. And remember, at MLF, we are planning for you and with you!
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