Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP
Posting-Version: version B 2.10.2 9/5/84; site terak.UUCP
Path: utzoo!linus!philabs!cmcl2!seismo!hao!noao!terak!suze
From: suze@terak.UUCP (Suzanne Barnett)
Newsgroups: net.kids
Subject: Re: Re: wills
Message-ID: <932@terak.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 9-Dec-85 11:00:52 EST
Article-I.D.: terak.932
Posted: Mon Dec  9 11:00:52 1985
Date-Received: Wed, 11-Dec-85 21:52:48 EST
References: <772@drutx.UUCP> <716@decuac.UUCP>
Organization: Calcomp Display Products Division, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Lines: 33

> In article <772@drutx.UUCP>, bjb@drutx.UUCP (BarnesBJ) writes:
> > Our pediatrician asked us to consider preparing a will and
> > establishing a trust fund after the birth of our first child. 
> 
> And think hard about guardianship.  Sure you love your parents.  But
> think about their age and the ages of your kids.  If you parents are
> in their 60s or 70s, perhaps someone younger (needn't be a couple, by
> the way) might be a better choice.
> 
> Fred @ DEC Ultrix Applications Center    {decvax,seismo,cbosgd}!decuac!avolio

Another thing to consider in guardianship (which I wouldn't
have thought about except for a novel I read) is the location
of the guardian(s)'s home.

If it's in a different state and your will does not clearly specify
that it's okay with you for the child(ren) to move to that state,
there could be legal problems. I expect this varies from state to
state. A bit of research on probate and guardianship should solve
the problem.

If you know how the law reads, you can use it to enforce what
you wish done; if not, you may word things or not include some
phrase(s) that need to be included to ensure your wishes are carried
out.
-- 
Merry Christmas!

Suzanne Barnett-Scott
uucp:	 ...{decvax,ihnp4,noao,savax,seismo}!terak!suze
CalComp/Sanders Display Products Division
14151 N 76th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(602) 998-4800