Back-To-School Preparation: Not Just About the School Supplies

Use This Time to Revisit The Parts of Your Estate Plan That Impact Your Children Most

With all the considerations about your children’s wellbeing weighing on your mind from day to day, it can be easy to forget about some of the most important factors in keeping them well cared for and secure: naming a guardian in your estate plan.

When was the last time you reflected on your selection of a guardian? If the answer is hard to pinpoint, it’s probably time to revisit this issue. Children change a lot from year to year as they mature from infants into their teenage years. Their care needs and who would make a good guardian can change over time as well. Is the person you previously appointed as their guardian still the best choice? Because your children’s lives are constantly evolving, something that worked even a few years ago may be out-of-date now.

Back-to-school time is a perfect reminder to revisit your estate plan and guardianship designations. Here are the specific areas we’ll want to address:

Back-to-school time means a flurry of activity for most parents. While shopping for supplies and attending school functions may dominate your to-do list, remember to set up an appointment with us to review your estate plan for any necessary updates that could impact your children’s wellbeing. We’re always here to help. Give us a call today.