How do I designate a guardian in a will?

The District of Columbia allows for guardians to be designated in a will with the help of an attorney. Guardians are responsible for minor children or incapacitated adults under the appointed care of the will maker. To designate a guardian in your will, you will need to have a lawyer or other legal professional draft your will. This can be done by writing the will yourself or by using a fill-in-the-blanks form and having it notarized. When drafting your will, you will need to specify the guardian and their responsibilities. You should include a statement of the guardian’s authority, such as caring for the child or adult. In addition to this, you should list any additional duties or restrictions of the appointed guardian, such as decisions regarding schooling or medical care. It is important that whoever is appointed is willing and able to take on the responsibility of guardianship. Once the document has been finalized, it should be signed and witnessed by two adults with the presence of the lawyer or notary public. In order for it to be legally valid, the document should be filed with the appropriate court in the District of Columbia. Upon the death of the will maker, the court will then appoint the guardian. Once guardian has been chosen, they will need to be approved and licensed before becoming the custodian of the minor or incapacitated adult.

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