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Cherry Hill, Nj 08002
Phone: (856) 665-2121
Email: ron@taxesq.com
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Tax Attorney
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Estate Planning Lawyer
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Choosing The Right Guardian
Many couples simply cannot agree on the best guardian for their
children in their estate plan. THis stalemate causes many parents of
minor children to give up on the estate planning process and to
drop-out of preparing a Will and Estate Plan.
First, you and your spouse do not have to agree. You can each name a
different guardian in your Will. Although this is not ideal, it is
better than not having any plan for the care of your children.
What Makes a good Guardian?
The best choices are people well known to your children
and with whom theyh will be comfortable. Among the characteristics to
consider:
- Age - will the guardians be too old when your
children are teenagers?
- Similar values and lifestyle. Are the parenting
styles compatable?
- Flexibility.. Can the guardians effectively include
your children into thier family?
- Good sense of responsibility. Are the guardians
mature enough to provide the guidance to your children?
- Good health. Are the guardians healthy and vigourous
enough to raise your children?
- Economically stable. Will the guardians provide a
reasonable and economically stable home for your children?
- . Likes children and has a nurturing personality.
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