Most parents have some idea of who they’d want to take care of their children if something happened to them. But many parents have not considered the necessary details nor had a conversation with their lawyer about what it means to legally nominate guardians.

Putting the right protections in place to ensure that your friends and family know what to do in case of an emergency goes beyond just choosing a guardian. Does your family know whom to call or to whom you’ve given legal authority to care for your children if something happened to you?

Have you given anyone legal authority?

Meaning, have you executed a document, signed by witnesses, declaring who should serve as guardians?

If you haven’t, you’re not alone…

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