Carolyn M. Young started her fiduciary services firm in 1986. Since then, Carolyn M. Young and her qualified staff members have delivered essential fiduciary services such as drafting wills, planning estates, and creating guardianship agreements.
Under California law, parents can establish standby guardianships on behalf of their minor children. This agreement is usually drafted by a parent who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness or other illness that will result in cognitive decline.
The appointed standby guardian will become responsible for the child’s well-being and care after the parent’s passing or incapacitation. Filing a standby guardianship ensures that the parent’s wishes will be carried out and reduces the likelihood of surviving family members disputing custody.
Standby guardianship is valid only if the noncustodial parent does not possess parental rights or cannot be contacted. Alternatively, a parent may file for short-term standby guardianship in which the child remains in temporary care until the other parent can obtain custody.
Under California law, parents can establish standby guardianships on behalf of their minor children. This agreement is usually drafted by a parent who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness or other illness that will result in cognitive decline.
The appointed standby guardian will become responsible for the child’s well-being and care after the parent’s passing or incapacitation. Filing a standby guardianship ensures that the parent’s wishes will be carried out and reduces the likelihood of surviving family members disputing custody.
Standby guardianship is valid only if the noncustodial parent does not possess parental rights or cannot be contacted. Alternatively, a parent may file for short-term standby guardianship in which the child remains in temporary care until the other parent can obtain custody.
