Legal Question in Family Law in New York

guardianship in case of parent death

I am a 46 y/o widow with a 12 y/o son. I would like to guarantee legally who should be his guardian if something should happen to me. How do I go about this please?


Asked on 5/28/09, 4:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: guardianship in case of parent death

Your request should be set forth in your last will and testament. You should also set forth an alternate guardian. You should also set forth a trustee for the child and an alternate trustee.

Mike.

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Answered on 5/29/09, 9:11 am


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