3 legal documents you need if you are a single parent
Being a single parent is one of the hardest jobs out there. Whether you are doing it all on your own or have an absent spouse/partner in the military, etc. you carry the weight of responsibility for your children. Most people know that it’s smart to have a Will. For single parents, the most important aspect of the Will is that you use it to formally name a guardian for your kids – the person you would want your kids (under 18yrs) to go to if /when you die. Naming a guardian is critical. If you don’t name someone in your will, then the Court will choose your kids’ new family for you. However, there are three other documents that you want to have in place if you are a single parent. Medical Power of Attorney (or Advance Healthcare Directive) for yourself. If you get sick or injured and cannot…