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Guardianship

How To Pick Guardians for Your Minor Kids

October 29, 2020 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

Filed Under: Design, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Videos Tagged With: Children, Guardians

There’s Never A Better Time Than Now To Get Your Affairs in Order

February 24, 2020 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

Don’t Wait Until Tomorrow

The idea of getting your financial and legal house in order is likely the last thing on your mind during the busy holiday season.  But, getting started is much easier than you think.  In fact, the end of the year is a good time to reflect upon the year that has passed and focus on […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Guardianship, POA, Wills Tagged With: Benefits, Estate Plan, Preparation

The Top 2 Ways the Court Gets Involved in Your Estate, and How to Avoid Them

January 28, 2020 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

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No one wants unnecessary court involvement in their life. But without careful and proactive estate planning, chances are that some aspect of your estate will end up being decided there. Here are two of the most common ways court proceedings can make their way into the management and distribution of your assets, along with the […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Guardianship, wwPROBATE Tagged With: Probate, Probate Court, Revocable Trust

How to Choose a Guardian for Yourself

April 30, 2019 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

Choosing a Guardian

Every day we make hundreds of decisions from what to eat for breakfast to where we go on vacation.  With each passing day, there are more choices to be made.  But, what will happen if you can’t make decisions for yourself?  Before that time comes, there is one important decision you need to make.  Who […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Guardianship, POA Tagged With: Financial POA, Guardians, Tips

Do It Now: Name a Guardian for Your Minor Child(ren)

April 5, 2019 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

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We know it’s hard.  Thinking about someone else raising your children can stop you in your tracks.  It feels crushing and too horrific to consider.  But you must.  If you don’t, a stranger will determine who raises your children if something happens to you – your children’s guardian could be a relative you despise or […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Guardianship Tagged With: Children, Guardians, Minor Children, Tips

Should Your Child’s Guardian and Trustee be the Same Person?

August 23, 2018 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

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If you have overheard any discussion about estate planning, you have likely heard the words “guardian” or “trustee” tossed around in the conversation.  When it comes to estate planning, who will be ultimately in charge of your minor child is an important decision that requires consideration of many factors.  Although there is no substitute for […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Guardianship Tagged With: Children, Estate Plan, Guardians, Minor Children, Tips, Trust, Trustee

Five Considerations When Selecting a Guardian for Your Children

August 23, 2018 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

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There is no question that having children changes everything — and estate planning is no exception.  If you and your spouse pass away or become legally incapacitated, and arrangements were never made in the event of such an emergency, your minor child or children will have to be placed with a new family.  Not surprisingly, […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Guardianship Tagged With: Children, Estate Plan, Guardians, Minor Children, Tips

IRAs, Annuities, and Guardianship – Providing for Your Minor Children After You Die

July 16, 2018 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

IRAs, Annuities and Guardianship: Providing for Your Minor Children after You Die Deciding on a guardian for your minor children may very well be the most vexing decision you’ll make regarding your estate planning.  Not only must you trust the appointed guardian to raise your children as you’d want them raised, but you also need […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Guardianship Tagged With: Annuity, Children, Inheritance, IRA, Minor Children, Trust

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