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More Tips for Choosing a Guardian

Are you considering appointing a guardian for your dependents or minor children? If so, it might be a good idea to think about the following questions and information before choosing the right guardian. This can be a big decision for you, as well as, an undertaking for the one who accepts the responsibility.

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Do your children know the potential guardian? If you're child is comfortable around and knows the person you're considering for a guardian, the transition, if it's ever needed, will be much easier all around. If your child is not comfortable around them, becausee they don't know them well, consider setting up meetings and other outings to see how well they interact.
How old are the possible guardians? Age shouldn't matter but it is important to consider this factor. A 22 year old could be just as capable of raising your children as a 50 year old is. But, it could go the other way around. Some 50 year olds aren't able to raise children. Same for 22 year olds. Be sure to think about this as you consider specific people.
What's the family life like? Do your possible guardians go to church, offer hands-on interaction with school, sports and other activities your children might be involved in? Do they hold the same family values as you do?
What kind of financial situation are they in? It's possible that you'll be leaving your children with money to use should you pass untimely, but if not, what type of financial situation is the potential guardian in? Do they struggle from pay check to pay check? Do they have other children that they're financial responsible for?
We hope these questions and information help you to consider the best guardian for your children, should they be needed.
Please be sure to visit back with our previous blog, as well. It contains more information that should help you consider the best guardian for your children.
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