Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

My Sister lives in Colorado and I live in Arizona. If something happens to her, I'm going to raise her daughter. Should we have legal documents stating this? Where should those papers be filed?


Asked on 3/06/12, 7:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Monica Donaldson Stewart Donaldson Stewart, P.C.

Generally speaking, your sister should draft a Will that (among other things) names you as the legal guardian of her child in the event of her death. I recommend she speak with an attorney in the city where she resides to discuss the specifics. In Arizona, Wills are not "filed"; however, I do not practice in Colorado, so I don't know whether there is such a requirement there.

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Answered on 3/06/12, 8:30 pm


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