Protecting Your Children

Steps you need to take now to protect your children

• Designate a guardian (Tips for Choosing a Guardian for your Children)
• Create guardian guidelines (See Articles - Guidelines for Guardians)
• Establish children's trust (See Articles - Values Based Estate Planning)
• Create trustee guidelines
  • For minor children
  • For adult children
• Create health care power of attorney for children
  • Designate someone to make life saving medical decisions for your children in your absence

© 2004 by Deborah S. Bucksbaum
Reprinted with permission from Deborah S. Bucksbaum, J.D., Westlake Village, California.

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