Can you put soneone in charge of your children and leave it in your will? Does the person you're leaving them to have to know about it?
2007-01-16 00:59:14 · 11 answers · asked by ~♥~ *CHEEKY* ~♥~ 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, you can designate a person in your Will to be guardian or the children and the same or a different person to manage the money left for the benefit of the children. The person who cares for the physical needs of the children is a guardian. The person who handles their money is the trustee. The Will should establish a minor children's trust. Of course, all of this should be discussed with the person or persons to whom you entrust this great responsibility. In fact, designating someone to care for your children is the best reason to have a Will.
2007-01-16 01:20:37 · answer #1 · answered by David M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can designate your child's guardian in the event of your death - and it would be a real nice thing to verify with them first! You don't want to a.) have a SURPRISE here's some kids for you to raise or b.) have someone who has no desire to raise your kids.
That being said - if you are a divorced parent and the other parent is still living and capable of raising the child then the child will revert back to them. You cannot use a will to override someone's parental rights.
2007-01-16 09:12:20 · answer #2 · answered by Susie D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can stipulate someone to care for your children in your will. It is best to also provide an alternate name, in case your first choice is not able or willing to provide the care. For that reason, if no other it is best that the person you are leaving your children to, know about it.
2007-01-16 09:04:12 · answer #3 · answered by donnabellekc 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. In fact, the reason most people have wills is to have someone take care of their children. I don't think they have to know about it, but it seems like a heck of a thing to spring on someone. "Ma'am, your friend Judy is dead, and you're now in charge of her kids". They should be aware and sign the will.
2007-01-16 09:03:41 · answer #4 · answered by leaptad 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. It's called a guardian and you have to tell them about it. They have to agree or else people would be sending their kids to live with Bill Gates or Oprah! So they have to know and sign a form saying that they will take them.
2007-01-16 09:07:44 · answer #5 · answered by sunnychick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can name a guardian for your children. And yes, this person you name not only has to know about it but has to agree to it!
2007-01-16 09:03:08 · answer #6 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and you need to leave them some money to do it,Talk to them.Its a complicated issue an attorney or a witness to your will might be a good idea
2007-01-16 09:10:10 · answer #7 · answered by vincent c 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Guardians work for children under the legal age, but after that no one can own them..LOL
2007-01-16 09:06:45 · answer #8 · answered by paul_eden@rogers.com 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes you can leave your children to some one in your will, and im pretty sure you have to tell them about it!!
2007-01-16 09:05:48 · answer #9 · answered by lz_baxter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. I have a will and specified who I wanted my children to go to.
2007-01-16 09:03:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋