Laguna Beach Temporary Guardianship Attorney

Why do I need a temporary guardianship?

A common and potentially disastrous misconception in estate planning is that naming guardians in your Will is what protects your minor children. While doing this is a necessary component of a comprehensive estate plan, your Will alone is not enough. It does nothing for you while you are still alive. This is because your Will only goes into effect at your death. Even if you do pass on or become permanently unable to care for your children, your Will is not effective until it is lodged with the appropriate court. It’s at that time the court will appoint a permanent guardian. As you can imagine, this takes time.

We will handle your legal temporary guardianship forms.

Looking for a guardianship attorney in Orange County or greater southern California? We will handle your guardianship forms. When it comes to guardianships of the person, you should know there are generally two types: temporary guardianships and permanent guardianships. Only a court can appoint a permanent guardian. On the other hand, you can name a temporary guardian for your minor child in a Temporary Power of Attorney for a Minor Child.

You can also arrange for this temporary care with a Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit. You may also want to include important medical information in a separate document (regarding allergies and conditions, pediatrician information, health insurance information, immunization record, and medication). These are the documents you'll want your representatives to deliver to the appropriate parties at the time of your incapacity.

Whether you’ll need the Power of Attorney for a Minor Child or a Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit depends on whether the person you want to care for your child is in California and the child will therefore remain in the state during your incapacity. For a greater understanding of these forms, visit our Resources. If you have time, please also read our series Estate Planning: What You Need to Know.

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We will deliver more than basic temporary guardianship paperwork.

Sure our Kids First Plan™ allows you to arrange for temporary care of your children during incapacity. But what's most important is that your intent is communicated to the appropriate parties. We will assist you in notifying these important people and organizations. This will allow someone of your choosing to care for your children immediately upon your incapacity and comfort them in those hectic first hours. We'll include either a Power of Attorney for a Minor Child or Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit in your plan to make sure things are taken care of. We'll also include important medical information.

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We've got your California temporary guardianship covered.

Our Kids First Plan™ helps ensure that your children are cared for during your incapacity and are never turned over to Child Protective Services or Foster care. The documents included will work in concert with your Will and any other documents you have in your estate plan. If you have children over the age of 18, you'll want to properly plan for their own incapacity. Keep this in mind and contact us if this is the case. If you already have an estate plan, but it doesn't address this specific issue, we're happy to help.

With our simple process and approach, we're able to offer robust estate planning solutions that prioritize your family's security and peace of mind. Together, we can address issues related to guardianships and create a comprehensive strategy to ensure your'e able to achieve your goals.

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