If something should happen to my husband and I and we don’t have a legal Will what would happen to our children?
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If something should happen to my husband and I and we don’t have a legal Will what would happen to our children?
Asked on September 3, 2012 under Estate Planning, Kansas
Answers:
Catherine Blackburn / Blackburn Law Firm
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If your children are minors, the court would appoint a guardian for them. You can prepare a form to designate a guardian for your minor children without preparing a will. You can also name a guardian and alternative guardian in a will.
A will is not an expensive document. I advise everyone to prepare one, especially if they have children. Providing for your children will be much easier if you and your husband have a will.
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