Estate planning attorneys · Coral Gables & Miami-Dade
Estate Planning for Busy Families with Young Children
You work hard to provide for your children. A thoughtful estate plan makes sure they are cared for by the people you choose, and that what you leave them is protected until they are ready, with a planning process that respects your time.
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Protecting your children if the unexpected happens
For parents of minor children, an estate plan answers the most important questions: who will raise your children, who will manage their money and when they will receive it. Without a plan, a court may make those decisions for you, and a child can receive an inheritance outright at age 18.
We work closely with busy professionals and their families to build plans that fit their lives, with clear explanations, efficient meetings and documents designed to grow with the family.
Naming guardians for your minor children
Trusts that manage assets until children are ready
Revocable living trusts to avoid probate
Life insurance and beneficiary designation planning
Powers of attorney and health care directives
Plan updates as your family grows
What a family plan includes
Every family is different, but most plans for parents of young children include these elements.
Guardian Designations
Name the people you trust to raise your children, and backups, in a pre-need guardian designation.
Children's Trusts
Hold and manage an inheritance for your children and decide at what ages they receive it.
Probate Avoidance
A funded revocable trust keeps your family out of probate court at an already difficult time.
Insurance Planning
Coordinate life insurance and retirement accounts so benefits flow into the right trust, not to a minor.
Health and Finance Decisions
Powers of attorney and health care surrogates let your spouse or chosen agent act for you.
Planning That Grows
We review and update your plan as children are born, assets grow and circumstances change.
Discover
We talk about your family, your children and what matters most to you.
Evaluate
We review your assets, insurance and current documents.
Strategy
You receive a custom plan designed to protect your children.
Peace of mind for your family
Many parents put off estate planning because life is busy. Our process is designed to be efficient and personal, so you can have the most important decisions in place and get back to your family.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most. For advice about your situation, schedule a consultation.
Can I choose who will raise my children?
Yes. Florida allows parents to name a guardian for their minor children in a pre-need guardian designation or will. The court gives strong weight to your choice.
What happens if a child inherits without a trust?
Assets may have to be managed through a court guardianship until age 18, and then the child generally receives them outright. A trust lets you decide how and when your children receive an inheritance.
Should the guardian also manage the money?
Not necessarily. Many parents choose one person to raise the children and another, or the same person with oversight, to manage the trust.
How often should we update our plan?
After any major family change, such as a new child, divorce or a move, and generally every few years.
