DIVORCED WITH CHILDREN IN PORT ST LUCIE?
There are two more questions you should be able to answer.
Divorce brings a lot of change.
New routines. New accounts. New responsibilities. And plenty of paperwork.
Once the dust begins to settle, there is one more important area to revisit: your estate plan.
Because now that your family has changed, the plan you had before—or the plan you never got around to making—may no longer reflect what you want for yourself and your children.
1. Who would care for your children if something happened to you?
As a parent, one of the most important decisions you can make is whom you would want to care for your children if you were no longer able to do so.
An estate plan gives you the opportunity to formally express your wishes and make sure the right documents are in place.
2. Who would manage your children’s inheritance?
This question can become especially important after divorce.
Your children may inherit life insurance, retirement accounts, savings, your home, or other assets. But if they are minors, who would manage those assets for them?
A thoughtful estate plan can allow you to choose someone you trust to manage your children’s inheritance and establish how and when those funds should be used for their benefit, this may include or exclude the other parents depending on your corcumstances.
Your Family Changed. Your Estate Plan Should Reflect That.
After a divorce, it’s a good time to review more than just your will.
Your estate planning attorney can help you review your:
- Will
- Trust
- Guardian Nominations
- Powers of Attorney
- Health Care Documents
- Beneficiary Designations
The goal isn’t to make things more complicated.
It’s to make sure your wishes are clear, your children are protected, and the people you trust are the ones you have chosen to step in when needed.
We’ll Help Make It Simple.
You don’t need to understand trusts, probate, or Florida estate planning law before you come in.
That’s our job.
Attorney Julia Baginski Brandt helps Florida parents create practical estate plans designed around their families and the people who matter most.
You’ve taken care of the divorce. Now let’s make sure your estate plan takes care of what comes next.
Call today to schedule a complimentary estate planning consultation.
