Because Your Children Deserve More Than Just a Will

Why Guardianship Planning Matters

Did you know that nearly 70% of parents have never legally named guardians for their children? And of the parents who have, most have made one of six common mistakes that could leave their children vulnerable. Click here to download: Six Common Mistakes When Naming Guardians

On the surface, a Nomination of Guardian seems straightforward — but without following the exact legal requirements, your nomination could be challenged or invalidated.Click here to download: How Guardian Nominations Can Be Invalidated

Many parents assume that having a will is enough to protect their kids. The truth is: a will alone does not keep your children out of foster care if the unthinkable happens.

What Happens Without Proper Planning

If tragedy strikes and your plan isn’t complete:

  • Your children could be placed in temporary foster care (CPS) while the court figures out where they belong — even if you already have a will or trust.
  • A judge who has never met your family could decide who raises your kids — and it might not be the person you would have chosen.
  • Up to 5% of your assets could be lost to probate before your kids ever see them.
  • At age 18, your children could inherit everything outright, with no safeguards — making them targets for financial predators.

Most estate planning attorneys don’t address these issues — because most attorneys don’t plan from a parent’s perspective.

What a Kids Protection Plan® Includes

That’s why I include a Kids Protection Plan® with every estate plan I create for families with young children.

A Kids Protection Plan® is a set of instructions, legal documents, and even a wallet ID card that ensures:

  • Your children are never taken into the care of strangers or Child Protective Services.

  • Both short-term and long-term guardians are legally named and empowered.

  • Your children are cared for by the people you trust — not someone chosen by a judge.

How to Get Started

In just 10 minutes, this FREE Kids Protection Planning website will help you take the first step to protect your children.

Then, schedule your Life & Legacy Planning Session so we can complete your plan and fix the mistakes most parents (and even their lawyers) make.

Bottom Line

If you are a parent of minor children — or children with special needs — your estate plan must begin with protecting them. The Kids Protection Plan® is how we make sure your children are cared for by the people you love, in the way you want, no matter what happens.