Between feedings and very little sleep, estate planning is the last thing on your mind. But a few simple steps can protect your child’s future and give you real peace of mind.
Do it yourself
Organize at your own pace, using the action items below as your starting point.
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Choosing a guardian is one of the most important decisions new parents make. Talk it through with your partner and with the person you have in mind.
How Forward helps · Record your wishes, and the reasons behind them, in one place.
A will is typically where parents name a guardian for minor children. An estate planning attorney can help you set this up correctly.
How Forward helps · Find professionals in The Neighborhood and store the final documents securely.
Make sure coverage reflects your growing family and beneficiaries are current. Ask a professional about the best way to leave money for a minor.
How Forward helps · Keep policies and beneficiary details together.
Pediatrician, insurance, routines, and who to call. The things a caregiver would need on day one.
How Forward helps · Share exactly what a guardian or caregiver needs to see, and nothing more.
A checklist for the essentials new parents put in place, plus prompts for choosing a guardian.
Tell us where to send it and we’ll email it to you: these action items, 6 documents to look for, questions to talk through, and a contact sheet.