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Kids Protection Plan
Did you know that 69% of parents have not yet named guardians for their kids?
And of the 31% who have, most have made one of 9 common mistakes!
Having a Will Alone Simply Does Not Ensure the Care of Your Kids If the Unthinkable Happens to You!
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If you are a parent of minor children (or those with special needs) who are counting on you, your estate plan must begin with ensuring your children would always be taken care of by the people you want, in the way you want, no matter what happens.
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Without proper planning, if the unthinkable happens to you, here’s what could happen:
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Your children could be placed into Child Protective Services (CPS) and the care of strangers, even if you have a will or a living trust in place, while your legal documents are located or your family is identified. Or worse, your kids could be left in the care of the one person in your family you would never want raising them
A Judge who doesn’t know you, or your family, will decide who will raise your kids, even if it’s the last person you would ever want
Valuable assets could be lost due to probate, a court process that can tie up your assets for months or years and deprive your kids of the resources they need to live comfortably
When your kids turn 18, they get a check for whatever assets are left – outright with no protection
There are unscrupulous people who make it their business to review public records to find out what 18-year-olds are coming into money
Not all planners and online programs address these issues, and they may not plan from a parent’s perspective
Yes, these possibilities concern me too. That’s why I offer a Kids Protection Plan® with every estate plan I prepare for families with young children. Because it is essential to have a comprehensive plan for the well-being and care of the children you love.
What is a Kids Protection Plan®?
A Kids Protection Plan® is a set of instructions, legal documents and even an ID card for your wallet, which you need to have if you have kids at home who count on you for their well-being and care.
If you are ever in an accident, your Kids Protection Plan® will make sure the authorities have clear guidance from you about your wishes for your children. Your loved ones will know exactly who you have nominated as guardian for your children, and that guardian will have detailed, full instructions from you about raising your children the way you would want them raised.
To get started with your Kids Protection Plan®, click here.
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