DON’T MAKE THESE 5 COMMON GUARDIANSHIP MISTAKES For most parents who have young children, writing a will is less about leaving assets than it is about naming guardians. You want to make sure your child is properly cared for should something happen to you before your kids turn 18. Here are five common mistakes to avoid when you start the process. 4. Not Specifying Who You Don’t Want Raising Your Child YOUR KIDS ARE COUNTING ON YOU
You likely have people in mind who might be seen as viable candidates for raising your kids, but if there’s someone you don’t want raising them, name them and make that clear. This is especially important if you’re divorced, have primary custody of your children, and want to determine how much influence your former spouse can have.
1. Not Thinking Long Term Barring unforeseen circumstances, you should be able to rely on the guardian you choose to adequately care for your children until they turn 18. In the event something should happen, you must have a backup plan to address it. 2. Not Providing Detailed Instructions If you have specific ways you want your children raised, relay those wishes. Consider the religion you want them to practice or where you’d like them to go to school. Give your children the opportunity to be influenced by your upbringing, even when you’re no longer around. 3. Naming Only One Guardian Selecting at least three or four guardians is often necessary to adequately secure your child’s future because there’s never a complete guarantee that your first or even your second choice will work out if and when the time comes.
5. Choosing Someone Just to Appease Them You should never feel pressured into naming a guardian. You know what’s best for your child, and your decisions should reflect that no matter how others feel. Choose a guardian you know will follow your wishes, not one who will be upset if you don’t choose them for one reason or another. Making sure your children have the care they need no matter what happens to you is an important part of being a parent. So if you’re a parent who wants the best guidance on how to do just that, call the Whisler Law Firm so we can help.
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SPOOKY STRAWBERRY GHOSTS
INGREDIENTS
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16 oz white chocolate, chopped
24 strawberries
1 package mini dark chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS
1. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the white chocolate at 50% power for 30 seconds. Remove it and stir, then repeat the process until melted. 2. Lay out a sheet of parchment paper. 3. One by one, dip the strawberries into the melted white chocolate and set them on the parchment. Allow the extra chocolate to pool to form a “tail” effect. 4. Before the chocolate coating fully cools, add three mini chocolate chips to each berry to form two eyes and a mouth. 5. Let chocolate set, then serve your spooky snacks!
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