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Young Families

As a parent of young children, protecting them and their future is one of the most important things you will do. Just as you wouldn’t drive without a car seat or let them ride a bike without a helmet, having a solid estate plan in place is critical to ensure your children are protected in the event something unexpected happens.

Without a formal plan, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will impose a default plan if something unexpected happens to you. This default approach won’t consider your family’s unique situation or your wishes for your children and assets—leaving a judge to make those important decisions.

Estate Planning for families with minor children

The team at The Parents Estate Planning Law Firm will help you to gain clarity about where things stand right now for your family. We will help you understand the consequences of not having an estate plan to protect your loved ones, and guide you on how to create the best plan for you and your unique situation.

If you are the parent of minor children who are counting on you, your estate plan must ensure your children are always cared for by the people you trust, in the way you want. At The Parents Estate Planning Law Firm, we specialize in comprehensive planning to protect your children’s care no matter what. Our expertise is in planning for the well-being and care of the children you love – from the moment they are born until they become adults (and even beyond, if your child has special needs).

Download our Kids Protection Planning Guide to learn more.

Without Proper Planning, Here’s What Could Happen

Your children could be placed into the custody of strangers while the authorities figure out what to do (yes, even if you have a will in place and even if you have a living trust).
A judge (who doesn’t know you or your family) will decide who will raise your kids, potentially placing them in the care of someone you would never want.
Your family could get into a long, drawn-out custody fight or there could be a challenge to the guardians you have designated.
Thousands of dollars could be lost to court costs and other unnecessary fees through the probate process, depriving your kids of the resources they need to live comfortably.
When your child turns 18, they get a check for whatever money is left, even if they are financially immature and not ready to make wise financial decisions – and unscrupulous people can find out when your 18-year-old is getting that inheritance check by searching the public court records

Kids Protection Planning

As parents, we understand how frightening these possibilities can be. That’s why we offer a Kids Protection Plan® to every family with minor children. This plan includes legal documents, caregiver instructions, and an ID card for your wallet to ensure that, in case of an accident, your children are never placed in the care of strangers or anyone you wouldn’t trust.

Unlike traditional estate planning, our Kids Protection Plan® is designed with a parent’s perspective in mind, addressing gaps that other plans overlook. Don’t leave your family’s future to chance—schedule your Estate Planning Session to get started today.

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What our clients are saying

We went for a fairly simple estate plan, and they handled it beautifully. There were no surprises in billing, and their patience with all our questions was outstanding.

Grace B.

This firm was recommended by other parents in the Boston Metro West area who had good experiences here. We are very happy with the results of our estate planning process!

Katharine Y.

We interviewed several other firms but no one else offered services specifics to estate and will planning like the Parents Estate Planning Law Firm. They really met us where we were at- even letting my baby crawl around the conference room at our signing meeting!

Hannah O.

They made the entire process so easy. I especially appreciated how well they kept track of progress and how responsive they were. Highly recommend!

Meridith T.

We recently had the pleasure of working with The Parent Estate Planning Firm to set up our family trust, and we couldn't be more pleased with the experience. They made the entire process incredibly easy and stress-free.

Jhon Q.

I left with a lot of knowledge about the process and coverage. I would definitely recommend the team at Parents Estate planning to anyone looking to set up a plan for their future!

Ricky B.

We recently retained The Parent Estate Planning Law Firm to establish an estate plan and family trust. The firm's guidance and handling of our legal affairs was outstanding. We highly recommend the firm based on our positive experience.

Steve W.

The whole team made this process really smooth and easy. We'd put off making an estate plan for a long time and it's such a relief to have everything handled. 10/10 would recommend!

Tim S.

The team was always willing to help us when we had questions, and the atmosphere was always warm. We would definitely recommend them for estate planning, especially for families with young children.

Anthony M.

From the moment you make the first call, until the moment you pick up your estate plan documents, the team will be answering all your questions and working with you on your schedule. Great team, highly recommended!

Sebbie S.

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Do you need more information or answers to your questions about Wills, Trusts, or guardianship for minor children? We’re available to help. From our office in Acton, we serve clients across Massachusetts.

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