When parents pass away without naming a guardian, who decides what happens to their children? In this episode, Nick explains why leaving this decision blank in your will—or not having a will at all—can leave your kids’ future in the hands of the probate court.
We’ll discuss a practical approach to making one of the hardest estate planning choices: how to pick a guardian when no one feels like the “perfect” option. You’ll find out why even a C+ choice is far better than leaving the courts to decide, and how couples can use a “reverse draft” strategy to narrow their list. But remember this is something that should be revisited regularly, since family dynamics and circumstances change over time.
If you’re a parent without a named guardian, let this be a wake-up call: don’t leave your kids’ future to chance.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
👶 Not naming a guardian leaves decisions to the court
📝 A “C+ choice” is better than no choice at all
🔄 Use a reverse draft to narrow guardian options
⏳ Revisit decisions every 3–4 years
0:00 – Who decides?
1:52 – Why even a “bad pick” is better than none
5:19 – How often to revisit guardian choices
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