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This post will continue my series on how to gain peace of mind knowing that you have provided for your children in the event of tragedy.

In previous posts I discussed the importance of having a written nomination and the different types of guardians you should consider. Today’s post will discuss some of the characteristics that you should consider in selecting the people you will name as the physical guardians for your children (guardian if the person).

In putting together your list of people that you might consider, ask yourself: who would be a better guardian than foster care?

After you have your list of potential candidates, now is the time to carefully consider important qualities in your choice of guardian.

Some things you may want to consider include (in no particular order):

• Politics
• Religion
• Physical location
• Parenting style
• Education
• Life style
• Travel preferences
• Age of your guardian
• Your children’s relationship with the guardian

This list is not exhaustive but it is a start.

Remember, these are the people (or person) who will be raising your children in your place, so think carefully about how you are raising your children and what is important to you.

In my next post, I’ll be discussing guardians of the estate and things you may want to consider in selecting the person who will look after your child’s financial well being.

If you have any questions, please contact me or another qualified estate planning attorney.

Wishing you peace.