are provisions for the care and guardianship of minor children usually provided for in a will?
Q: Are provisions for the care and guardianship of minor children usually provided for in a will?
A: Often they are, but a court is not bound by these provisions and might overrule them if there was a specific reason to do so or a justifiable challenge to the guardianship was offered by another family member or interested party.
It is also possible that a different guardian would be appointed if a designated guardian was deemed to be incompetent to adequately serve in such a role or is judged to be an otherwise inappropriate choice, based on moral or other character issues.
In all such cases, the decision of the judge will determine the final guardianship, but the wishes of the person making the will always be given first consideration. It is important to add this provision to a will since it is possibly the only way your wishes in this matters would ever become known.
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A: Often they are, but a court is not bound by these provisions and might overrule them if there was a specific reason to do so or a justifiable challenge to the guardianship was offered by another family member or interested party.
It is also possible that a different guardian would be appointed if a designated guardian was deemed to be incompetent to adequately serve in such a role or is judged to be an otherwise inappropriate choice, based on moral or other character issues.
In all such cases, the decision of the judge will determine the final guardianship, but the wishes of the person making the will always be given first consideration. It is important to add this provision to a will since it is possibly the only way your wishes in this matters would ever become known.
Have you inherited a property for which you are needing to sell, or at least get an appraisal? Learn the secrets to getting top dollar for your inherited property in the Houston area by ordering our free report to learn your options. Or contact us to set an appointment today. Our very own Caroline Allison, Harris County's and Fort Bend County’s top probate agent, will contact you to discuss your options.
