Why Should You Nominate A Guardian?
Why Should You Nominate A Guardian?Guardianship is a difficult conversation to have but necessary nonetheless. If you become incapacitated, you want someone to have custody of your children and their inheritance before they come of age.
A guardian plays a crucial role if you have minor children. If you don’t have a nomination in place, the court will appoint a guardian for them without being able to consider and defer to your wishes. Leaving the choice of guardianship to entities like the courts or your family may not be the best choice.
Instead, you can nominate a guardian and an alternate guardian so you can rest assured that if anything happens to you and the other parents, your children are left in capable hands that you are confident in because your decision for the children is better than that which the court may make for you.
Luckily, you don’t have to make this decision or go through the process of nominating a guardian alone. At the Law Office of Rebecca Sommer, I can help you with the guardian nomination process and ensure that your wishes are known.
Using my Legal Experience And Your Love For Family To Achieve The Best Results
The guardianship nomination process is a closely monitored court process. In most cases, the court will appoint the person you nominate. This is why you need to have an experienced guardianship nomination lawyer to guide you through the process.
At The Law Office of Rebecca Sommer, I have been supporting my clients in various family matters, including guardianship nomination, to ensure their wishes are honored in Anaheim, CA, even after they are gone. This is the same thing I will do for you.
What Are The Different Types Of Guardianship Nominations?
One of the functions of having a guardianship lawyer is to help you determine the right type of guardianship that works for you. This is crucial because each type has different functions and roles, as explained below:
- Guardianship of the Child(ren):
You can nominate someone to care for your child(ren) if you are unable to do so. This person becomes responsible for raising your child(ren), essentially making all of the decisions a parent normally would. - Guardianship of the Estate:
This type of guardian manages any assets you leave behind for your child(ren) until they are of age. This person will handle everything from deciding how to spend the money to how everything is managed (such as whether to keep the home or move the child(ren) elsewhere and sell or rent the home).
If you plan ahead of time and create a comprehensive trust, you can avoid the necessity of having a guardian of the estate appointed. Instead, the Trustee you selected will manage the trust assets for your child(ren) in accordance with the terms you’ve outlined. This saves time and money by avoiding court intervention and also ensures your wishes are followed with the assets you’ve left behind.
The Law Office Of Rebecca Sommer: Helping You Plan For The Future
If you do not take any steps to plan in advance, it is left to the court to select the guardian for your child(ren) and the person who will manage the assets you left behind until the child(ren) are of age. As a result, the process can be complicated, lengthy, and expensive. That is why you need a compassionate lawyer who understands what you want and helps you put together the best documents in advance so your wishes are followed if you pass away or become incapacitated.
The Law Office of Rebecca Sommer has a guardianship lawyer near me who will help you with the nomination process. My dedication to providing personalized services to my clients in Anaheim, CA, ensures you get the best service and outcome every time. Call us today at (657) 571-1241 to plan your family’s future.
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