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Choosing a Guardian
Naming a guardian is one of the most important decisions parents can make. It ensures your children will be raised by someone you trust, not someone chosen by a court.
This article explains how parents can evaluate potential guardians for minor children based on maturity, character, values, relationships, location, and household stability.
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The article explains how parents can choose a guardian in their Will while asking trusted friends or family to form a Council of Dads or Moms to share specific lessons and values with their children.
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The article explains how a court may appoint a guardian for minor children when both parents die without naming one in a Will.
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Explains that a Texas court generally gives substantial effect to a parent's guardian designation, but may reject the nominee if the person is disqualified, unwilling, or not in the child's best interests.
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Texas law may allow a relative living abroad to serve as guardian of a child, but parents should also name a U.S.-resident alternate because court decisions can vary.
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The article explains how parents of children with special needs can plan for their child’s care after their incapacity or death through estate planning, financial preparation, caregiving arrangements, a Letter of Intent, and organized records.
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This article explains which people Texas law identifies as ineligible or potentially unsuitable to be appointed guardian of a child.
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Using a Modern Family storyline, the article explains why parents should choose a guardian despite imperfections, avoid procrastination, and periodically reevaluate their decision.
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Texas law allows a parent to name a guardian for a child in a separate handwritten or properly witnessed declaration instead of a Will.
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The article explains why parents should designate a guardian for their children in Texas, reevaluate that choice annually, and amend their Will if needed.
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