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Guardianship Designation for Minor Child
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Guardian Designation for Minor Child: Templates & More

The guardianship designation form is a vital legal document that enables parents to appoint a trusted guardian for their minor children in case of their death or incapacitation. This form is often used by parents of newborn children as a more limited scope option to a full estate plan, while still protecting your rights.

Also known as: Godparent designation, Guardianship designation form

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Guardianship Designation for Minor Child

The guardianship designation form is a legal document that allows parents or legal guardians to appoint a chosen individual to care for their minor children in the event of their death or incapacitation. This form provides a way to ensure that children are cared for by a trusted adult who aligns with the parents' values and wishes, offering peace of mind about the children's welfare in unforeseen circumstances. It is an essential part of estate planning, ensuring that the guardianship transition happens smoothly and according to the parents' preferences.

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Courtney M. Prado, Esq.

Courtney M. Prado, Esq.

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Courtney graduated from the University of California at Davis with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with an emphasis in the intersection between law and society. She went on to graduate with honors from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2021 as a Diversity Scholarship Foundation award recipient and as a board member of the Disability Advocacy Law Student Association. She worked for Chicago-Kent’s in-house legal clinic in the civil litigation department throughout law school and she holds a specialty certification in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution in addition to being a certified mediator for the court systems in Illinois. Along with mediating, Courtney maintains a business as a solo freelance attorney providing litigation, research, strategy, and drafting services to lawyers around the country.

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Guardianship Designation for Minor Child

The guardianship designation form is a legal document that allows parents or legal guardians to appoint a chosen individual to care for their minor children in the event of their death or incapacitation. This form provides a way to ensure that children are cared for by a trusted adult who aligns with the parents' values and wishes, offering peace of mind about the children's welfare in unforeseen circumstances. It is an essential part of estate planning, ensuring that the guardianship transition happens smoothly and according to the parents' preferences.

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