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Guardianship of Minor Children
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Long Term Guardian
A long-term guardian is a court-approved individual who makes decisions regarding a minor child's support, care, education, health and welfare.
Who do you wish to appoint as your primary long-term guardian?
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Who do you wish to appoint as your first alternate long-term guardian?
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Do you wish to identify a second alternate long-term guardian?
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No
It is helpful, but not necessary, to identify additional alternate long term guardians.
Who do you wish to appoint as your second alternate long-term guardian?
Relationship to you
Address
Street Address
Address Line 2
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Alabama
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California
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Delaware
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Georgia
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Limitation of Powers
Do you wish to place any limitations on the powers of the long-term guardian to act on behalf of your minor children?
No
Yes
Please describe.
Short Term Guardian
A short-term or temporary guardian is the first person to be contacted in the event of an emergency. In the event of your incapacity or death, the short term guardian is responsible to take immediate (but temporary) custody of your children until the long term guardian can take physical custody of the children.
Who do you wish to appoint as your primary short-term guardian?
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Address
Street Address
Address Line 2
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Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Armed Forces Americas
Armed Forces Europe
Armed Forces Pacific
State
ZIP Code
Phone
Email
Who do you wish to appoint as your first alternate short-term guardian?
Relationship to you
Address
Street Address
Address Line 2
City
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Armed Forces Americas
Armed Forces Europe
Armed Forces Pacific
State
ZIP Code
Phone
Email
Do you wish to identify a second alternate short-term guardian?
Yes
No
It is helpful, but not necessary, to identify additional alternate short term guardians.
Who do you wish to appoint as your second alternate short-term guardian?
Relationship to you
Address
Street Address
Address Line 2
City
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Armed Forces Americas
Armed Forces Europe
Armed Forces Pacific
State
ZIP Code
Phone
Email
Limitation of Powers
Do you wish to place any limitations on the powers of the short-term guardian to act on behalf of your minor children?
No
Yes
Please describe