As parents, it is unimaginable to consider having no influence over the safety and well-being of our children. We do everything we can to protect them and support them to grow and succeed. Children and Young Adult Protection Plans assure that your intentions for raising your children are carried out, even if something were to happen to you.
Traditionally, estate lawyers focus their efforts on asset protection and creating wills. However, even if you have a will in place, your children’s futures can still end up in the hands of a probate judge through tedious court proceedings and even placed into child protective services. The courts do not know you or your family, and thus they will not be able to make the same decisions for your child that you would.
Not only can court proceedings result in your children ending up in the care of the state or of a family member you would never entrust guardianship to, but the assets you pass on to them can become tied up until they are 18, leaving them without the resources needed throughout their childhood. Without a plan in place for the use of the money you leave them, they can end up receiving a lump sum at 18 without guidance from those who have their best interest in mind.
Creating a children or young adults protection plan ensures that if your children have to endure the trauma of losing a parent, they won’t end up also suffering subsequent traumas in court. We understand the importance of protecting your children’s futures. With our experience and guidance, you can rest assured knowing that if something were to happen to you, your children will not only be protected financially, but that your intentions for raising them are made clear to the courts and to their guardians.
