Guardianship nomination is an important component of an estate plan that lets parents or guardians designate who should care for minor children if they cannot do so themselves. At the Law Offices of Robert P. Bergman in San Jose, we help families in Stanford create clear, enforceable nominations that reflect their values, preferences, and practical concerns. A properly prepared nomination reduces uncertainty and helps ensure children are placed with caregivers the parents trust. This introduction explains what nominations accomplish and why taking steps now can ease transitions and reduce emotional stress for survivors after a serious illness or unexpected loss.
Selecting a guardian involves both legal and personal considerations, including the potential guardian’s willingness, ability to provide care, financial stability, geographic location, and alignment with parenting values. Nomination documents work alongside wills, trusts, and advance directives to form a complete plan. Families often pair guardianship nominations with other estate planning tools such as revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, and powers of attorney to create a coordinated approach. This paragraph outlines how nominations fit into a broader estate plan and why thoughtful planning lessens disputes and helps courts give effect to parents’ wishes.
A formal guardianship nomination provides a written statement of parental preference that courts may consider when appointing a guardian for minor children. This helps prevent uncertainty and conflicting claims from extended family or unrelated parties at a time when clarity is most needed. Nominations also allow parents to name backups and to express specific wishes about the guardian’s duties and the children’s care. Drafting these nominations with attention to legal requirements and family dynamics reduces the likelihood of litigation and preserves continuity for the children. It also complements other documents like a pour-over will and a trust that control financial and custodial matters.
The Law Offices of Robert P. Bergman, based in San Jose and serving Stanford and surrounding areas, provides estate planning and guardianship nomination services tailored to individual family needs. Our approach focuses on clear communication, careful document drafting, and practical planning to reduce later disputes. We work with clients to understand family dynamics, financial arrangements, and long term wishes for children and loved ones. The firm prepares complementary documents such as revocable living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives so that guardianship nominations sit within a coherent and enforceable plan that reflects client priorities and local legal considerations.
Guardianship nomination is a legal statement in which parents or legal guardians designate one or more people to act as guardian for their minor children if they become unable to care for them. In California, a nomination expresses the parent’s preference to the probate court, which gives considerable weight to a timely and properly executed nomination when making custody decisions. Nominations may identify primary and backup guardians and can include preferences for living arrangements, schooling, religious upbringing, and other practical matters. It is important for nominations to be coordinated with complementary estate planning documents so that both care and finances are addressed for the children.
Although a nomination does not automatically transfer legal custody without court action, it can streamline the process by providing clear parental intent and reducing disputes among potential caregivers. Parents should consider who is willing and able to serve, whether the nominated person lives nearby, and how the child’s daily routine and relationships would be maintained. Nominations should be reviewed periodically to ensure they reflect current circumstances. When combined with financial instruments like a trust or guardianship funding strategies, nomination documents help ensure that the appointed guardian can meet the child’s needs without unnecessary delay.
A guardianship nomination is a written declaration by a parent naming preferred guardians to care for minor children if the parent dies or becomes incapacitated. The nomination is typically included in a will or as a separate document and should be signed and witnessed according to California law to maximize its impact in probate court. The primary role of a nomination is to communicate parental wishes about custody. While courts retain final decision-making authority, a clear nomination provides persuasive evidence of the parents’ intentions and helps guide the court toward honoring those wishes, particularly when family circumstances are straightforward.
Effective guardianship nominations include specific identification of primary and alternate guardians, contact and background information for the nominees, any limitations or preferences regarding care, and instructions for provision of financial support if applicable. The document should be executed with appropriate witnesses and kept with other estate planning records. After an event such as incapacity or death, the nominated guardian must still petition the probate or family court to be appointed formally. Preparing supporting documents and funding mechanisms in advance can ease the transition and reduce court time and expense while ensuring the child’s needs are addressed promptly.
This glossary highlights terms commonly used when preparing guardianship nominations. Understanding these terms helps parents and caregivers know what to expect during the appointment process, how nominations interact with wills and trusts, and what obligations and authorities a guardian may assume. Familiarity with these concepts also assists in communicating preferences clearly in legal documents and in discussions with potential guardians. The glossary covers terms such as nomination, guardian, conservator, probate court, pour-over will, and trust funding to provide context for planning decisions.
A nomination of guardian is a written statement by a parent identifying a preferred person to serve as guardian for minor children if the parent is unable to care for them. It typically names a primary and one or more alternates. While not an automatic appointment, the nomination is persuasive evidence of parental intent and is commonly included in a will or in a separate signed document that can be presented to the court. The nomination should be reviewed periodically and updated to reflect changes in relationships or circumstances that may affect the suitability of the nominated individuals.
Guardian responsibilities refer to the legal and practical duties assumed by a court-appointed guardian for a minor child. These duties commonly include providing day-to-day care, making educational and medical decisions, managing the child’s routine, and safeguarding the child’s emotional welfare. Guardians do not automatically control inheritance funds unless appointed as a conservator or trustee; separate planning is often needed to provide a guardian with access to funds to care for the child. Families often document expectations and financial arrangements to ensure the guardian can meet the child’s needs with minimal disruption.
Conservatorship and guardianship are distinct legal arrangements. Guardianship typically concerns the personal care and custody of a minor, while conservatorship involves management of the financial affairs and estate of an incapacitated adult or a minor with significant assets. For children, a conservator may be appointed to manage funds left for the child’s benefit, while a guardian handles daily care. Estate plans often coordinate both roles by naming a guardian for custody and a trustee or conservator to oversee assets to ensure the appointed caregiver has financial support to provide for the child.
A pour-over will is a document used alongside a revocable living trust to ensure any assets not already transferred to the trust at a person’s death are moved into the trust through the probate process. For parents naming guardians for minor children, a pour-over will can help ensure assets intended to provide for the children are routed into the trust that may fund their care. This coordination helps provide a complete plan for both guardianship of the child and long-term financial support through the trustee named in the trust instrument.
When planning for the care of minor children, parents can use several legal tools that complement guardianship nominations. A will with a nomination, a standalone nomination document, and trust-based solutions each have pros and cons. A will and nomination are straightforward and commonly used, but require probate to appoint a guardian and transfer assets. A trust can fund a guardian without immediate court intervention, but requires transfer of assets to the trust during life. Understanding these differences helps families choose a combination of documents that best fits their wishes, finances, and desire for court involvement or privacy.
A limited approach that relies primarily on a will with a guardianship nomination may be sufficient when family assets are modest, beneficiaries are straightforward, and there is a clearly willing guardian ready to step in. In such scenarios the primary concern is custody and daily care, not complex asset management. The nomination provides clear parental preference to the court while probate can be used to transfer modest assets as needed. This approach tends to be faster to create and less costly than establishing more complex trust structures, though it may require probate administration after death.
If family members are in broad agreement about who should care for the children and there is little risk of competing claims, a simpler nomination can work well. When there is strong interpersonal trust and geographic proximity of potential caregivers, parents may prefer a straightforward nomination within a will. This route reduces upfront costs and keeps documents simple while still conveying clear intentions to the court. Even in such cases, it is wise to ensure the nominated individuals are willing and prepared to assume responsibilities when called upon, and to update the nomination as circumstances change.
A comprehensive planning approach becomes important when parents have significant assets, business interests, retirement accounts, or other financial complexities that will affect the child’s support and inheritance. In such cases, a trust can be used to manage and distribute assets for the child’s benefit without delay or extensive probate involvement. Coordinated documents ensure that the chosen guardian has access to funds needed for care while preserving long term management through a trustee. This planning helps protect assets and create clear distribution mechanisms that reflect parental intentions over time.
When family dynamics raise the risk of disputes or when a child has special care needs, a more integrated legal plan reduces uncertainty and protects the child’s interests. Comprehensive planning can include guardianship nominations, trust funding, a retirement plan trust, special needs trusts, and clear instructions about medical and educational preferences. These measures help avoid contested court proceedings and ensure continuity of care. Planning in advance provides confidence that both caregivers and financial stewards are positioned to manage the child’s welfare in a way that aligns with parental wishes.
A comprehensive plan that pairs guardianship nominations with trusts, wills, and powers of attorney creates a coordinated framework for both personal care and financial management. This reduces court involvement, clarifies responsibilities, and makes it more likely that the court will honor parental wishes. Coordinated planning also ensures that funds are available to the appointed guardian, whether through a trustee, conservator, or other mechanism, and that decisions about education, healthcare, and living arrangements can be executed smoothly. Families benefit from reduced delay and greater predictability in the aftermath of an emergency.
Another advantage of an integrated approach is privacy and continuity. Trusts can keep financial matters out of the public probate record and allow for tailored distribution schedules that protect minors until they reach an age determined by the parent. The combined use of advance health care directives and powers of attorney also ensures that temporary incapacity does not create prolonged uncertainty about decision making or custodial arrangements. Overall, a thoughtful plan enhances stability for children and peace of mind for parents during life and after their passing.
By funding a trust and coordinating nominations with wills and transfer documents, families can limit the time and attention spent in probate court. Trusts enable trustees to manage assets for a child without court supervision, which can be faster and less expensive than probate administration. This reduces delays in accessing funds needed for a child’s care and preserves privacy by avoiding public filings. For parents who want a smooth transition for their children, these measures offer a practical path to minimize court involvement while ensuring appointed caregivers have the resources and authority necessary to provide for the child.
Comprehensive plans enable parents to set terms for financial support, such as staggered distributions, education funding, or discretionary distributions for health and welfare, all administered by a trustee. This protects assets intended for the child and ensures funds are used for designated purposes. Long-term management tools like a retirement plan trust or special needs trust can provide ongoing support while maintaining appropriate oversight. This planning reduces the risk of misuse, clarifies caregiver responsibilities, and helps align long term financial arrangements with the child’s evolving needs.
Before naming anyone in a legal document, have a candid conversation with your proposed guardian to confirm willingness to serve and to discuss expectations. Talk about daily routines, schooling preferences, religious or cultural upbringing, and potential hands-on responsibilities. Confirming practical details reduces surprises and helps the nominated person prepare. This conversation also gives you a chance to ask about their plans for balancing work and caregiving and whether they would accept financial oversight or trustee arrangements. Documenting the conversation and any agreed arrangements helps make the nomination meaningful to a court and useful to the guardian.
Pairing a guardianship nomination with financial tools like a revocable living trust, pour-over will, or designated trustee ensures a nominated guardian has access to funds for the child’s care. Consider naming a trustee or providing guidance on how funds should be used for education, healthcare, and daily needs. If a child has special needs, establishing a special needs trust or retirement plan trust may be necessary to preserve benefits and meet long term support requirements. Careful coordination reduces delays and helps the appointed caregiver focus on the child rather than administrative hurdles.
Formal guardianship nominations provide clarity and direction at a time when families face emotional stress and practical decisions. By documenting parental wishes, nominations help courts understand who parents prefer to care for their children and why. This reduces the potential for contested custody disputes and helps ensure continuity of care. For parents with minor children, taking these steps is part of responsible planning and shows thoughtful consideration of the child’s future. Nominations also make it easier for loved ones to step into caregiving roles quickly and with legal support when needed.
Guardianship nominations also pair well with other estate planning tools that control financial resources, health care decisions, and long term arrangements. Combining nominations with instruments like a revocable living trust, powers of attorney, and advance health care directives provides a fuller safety net for families. This integrated approach reduces uncertainty and ensures both custodial and financial issues are handled in ways that align with parental preferences. For many Stanford families, these measures provide practical protection and reassurance that children will be cared for according to the parents’ intentions.
Parents typically consider guardianship nominations when they have young children, blended families, long distances between family members, or complex financial situations. Sudden illness, the risk of accidents, or the realities of single parenthood often prompt families to formalize their preferences. Families with children who have special medical or developmental needs should plan carefully to ensure those needs are met. Nominations are also beneficial when parents travel frequently for work or have estates that require coordinated funding for caregivers. An early nomination reduces uncertainty and prepares caregivers to act when necessary.
New parents and families with young children often prioritize naming guardians because the need for substitute caregiving hangs over planning decisions. Young children require continuity in routines, schooling, and medical care, which a thoughtful nomination helps preserve. Documenting parental preferences ensures that children are placed with caregivers who share the parents’ values and approach to upbringing. Including financial provisions and backup guardians further protects the child’s future and reduces the chances of protracted disputes that could harm stability during a time of loss or incapacity.
Single parents and those in blended families face additional considerations when selecting guardians because of complex relationships and responsibilities. Clear nominations help define parental intent and address scenarios where biological and stepparents may have differing views. In blended families, naming primary and alternate guardians and explaining reasons for choices reduces ambiguity. It is also important to coordinate financial arrangements so that resources follow the children even if family dynamics change. Thoughtful nominations protect children and provide direction to courts that may otherwise need to resolve conflicting claims.
Families with children who have special medical, developmental, or educational needs should take particular care with nominations and supporting financial structures. A nomination can identify a caregiver familiar with the child’s routines and therapies, while trusts such as special needs trusts can preserve public benefits and provide supplemental support. Clear instructions about healthcare, therapies, and schooling combined with funding mechanisms help ensure continuity of care. Planning for special needs reduces the risk that eligibility for benefits is disrupted and provides a structured approach to long term support.
The Law Offices of Robert P. Bergman serves Stanford and surrounding communities with guardianship nomination services designed for parents who want clear direction for the care of their children. We assist with drafting nominations, coordinating trusts and pour-over wills, and connecting nominations to advance health care directives and powers of attorney. Our goal is to create cohesive plans that reflect family priorities while ensuring practical access to funds and support for named caregivers. We also review existing plans to update nominations and related documents as family circumstances change over time.
Families choose our firm because we offer practical, communicative guidance and thorough document preparation designed to fit each family’s needs. We help clients identify appropriate guardians, structure financial arrangements for minors, and prepare supporting legal instruments such as trusts and pour-over wills. Our focus is on making wishes clear and enforcing practical arrangements that facilitate care for children without unnecessary delay. We prioritize responsiveness and clear explanations so families feel confident their nominations and related plans are complete and ready when needed.
Our services include careful review of family dynamics and coordination with other estate planning documents to ensure guardianship nominations are effective. We work to minimize ambiguity, help clients choose primary and alternate guardians, and advise on trustee and conservator arrangements to manage assets for minors. We also assist with execution formalities to maximize the weight a court will give to the nomination. Through regular reviews and updates, we help families keep their plans aligned with changing circumstances and ensure contact details and instructions remain current.
We serve clients throughout Santa Clara County and the Stanford area, helping them integrate guardianship nominations with documents such as revocable living trusts, wills, financial powers of attorney, and health care directives. Our practical approach aims to reduce future disputes and provide caregivers with access to the resources they need. For parents who prioritize thoughtful planning, we offer personalized consultations and clear next steps to implement nominations and supporting measures that protect children and preserve family intentions.
Our process begins with a focused consultation to understand your family structure, preferences for guardianship, and financial arrangements. We identify primary and alternate guardians and discuss funding strategies such as trusts or pour-over wills to provide for your children. After drafting nomination documents and any accompanying wills or trusts, we assist with execution and recordkeeping so that the documents are available when needed. We also outline the steps a guardian would take with the probate court to be formally appointed, and advise on what documentation a court typically expects to see.
During the initial meeting we review family relationships, current estate documents, assets, and any special needs of the children. We discuss candidate guardians, alternates, and practical preferences for care, schooling, and medical decisions. This step identifies whether a simple nomination in a will suffices or whether coordinated trust funding and additional documents are advisable. We also review beneficiary designations and accounts to ensure financial readiness. The result is a recommended plan tailored to your priorities and the legal context in California.
We take time to understand living arrangements, relationships with potential guardians, and any geographic limitations that might affect caregiving. We discuss how your preferences align with each candidate’s lifestyle and availability, and we help you think through potential backup choices. This assessment informs clear nomination language and anticipates issues a court may consider. Documenting reasons for choices and discussing arrangements with nominees strengthens the plan and reduces the likelihood of surprises or disputes when the nomination must be acted upon.
We evaluate options for ensuring the guardian has access to funds needed to support the child, including trusts, beneficiary designations, and insurance proceeds. For many families, using a trust or naming a trustee provides smoother access to resources without immediate court oversight. We explore how to tailor distributions for education, healthcare, and general welfare and how to coordinate such arrangements with a nominated guardian. The goal is to produce a plan that is both workable and aligned with parental wishes for financial stewardship of the child’s inheritance.
In the drafting phase we prepare the nomination of guardian, update or prepare a will, and if needed create a revocable living trust or special needs trust. We ensure the nomination clearly identifies primary and alternate guardians and includes practical instructions where appropriate. All documents are drafted to comply with Californian formalities and coordinated so that trust funding, beneficiary designations, and powers of attorney work together. We also prepare execution instructions and advise on storing and sharing documents with trusted people.
The nomination document names the preferred guardians and alternates, provides contact details, and may include statements of preference for the child’s upbringing. When included in a will, nomination sections are placed to be easily found by the court during probate. We draft language that communicates parental intent clearly and avoids ambiguity that could prompt disputes. We also include practical details that help a guardian, such as schooling preferences, extracurricular priorities, and desired healthcare considerations, making the nomination a useful guide in addition to a legal statement.
If a trust is appropriate, we prepare revocable living trust documents that can hold assets and provide direction for a trustee to distribute funds for the child’s care. We can also prepare special needs trusts, retirement plan trusts, or pour-over wills to capture assets not already transferred into the trust. These documents define how and when funds will be distributed, name successor trustees, and provide guidance to reduce ambiguity. Proper coordination ensures the guardian has access to necessary resources while protecting assets for the child’s future needs.
After documents are drafted, we guide clients through proper execution with appropriate witnesses and notarization where required. We recommend storing originals in a safe, accessible location and provide copies to named guardians, trustees, and key family members. We also advise on periodic review schedules and when to update nominations due to life changes such as relocation, new family relationships, or changes in the proposed guardian’s circumstances. Maintaining current documents and sharing them with responsible parties helps ensure the plan functions when needed.
We oversee document execution to ensure the nomination and related estate documents are signed and witnessed according to California requirements. We advise on who should receive copies, such as the nominated guardians, trustee, and a trusted family member, and on how to store originals. Clear distribution reduces delays when documents must be located during an emergency or after a death. We also explain how to provide inheritance and access instructions so guardians and trustees can act efficiently for the child’s benefit.
We recommend periodic reviews of nominations and estate documents, generally every few years or after major life events like divorce, remarriage, birth of additional children, relocation, or significant changes in financial status. During reviews we confirm contact information, evaluate whether nominated guardians remain appropriate, and update trust funding or beneficiary designations. Regular maintenance ensures the nomination remains aligned with family preferences and that financial provisions continue to support the child effectively when the plan needs to be implemented.
A guardianship nomination is a written declaration by a parent naming a preferred individual to serve as guardian for minor children in the event of the parent’s death or incapacitation. Typically included in a will or as a separate document, the nomination signals parental intent and identifies primary and alternate caregivers. While courts have final authority to appoint a guardian, a clear nomination is persuasive evidence of parental wishes and is routinely relied upon in California probate and family court decisions. The document should include contact details and be executed in accordance with legal formalities to maximize its practical bearing. Nominations do not automatically confer custody without a court appointment, but they greatly simplify the process by reducing uncertainty and potential disputes among relatives. Parents should discuss their choice with the nominated person and consider including explanatory notes about caregiving preferences. Keeping nominations current and coordinating them with financial arrangements helps ensure the chosen guardian can provide for the child while the court formalizes the appointment during administration of the estate or probate proceedings.
A nomination does not entirely remove the need for court involvement because a guardian still must generally petition the probate or family court to be formally appointed and empowered to act. However, a properly executed nomination provides persuasive evidence of parental intent and can reduce the length and complexity of court proceedings. When assets are modest and family consensus exists, the process tends to be straightforward; when assets or relationships are complex, courts will carefully evaluate the nomination along with other evidence before making a decision. Coordinating nominations with trusts and other planning documents can further limit court intervention. Trusts can provide immediate access to funds for a child’s care without ongoing court supervision, while nominations provide custody preferences. Together the documents help streamline what occurs after an emergency and ensure both caregiving and financial support are addressed in a complementary manner.
Choosing a guardian involves assessing willingness, stability, proximity, parenting philosophies, and the potential caregiver’s lifestyle. Parents should consider whether the candidate can provide a stable home environment, will support continuity in schooling and relationships, and shares core values such as religious or cultural upbringing preferences. It is also important to evaluate the prospective guardian’s capacity to coordinate with a trustee or conservator if financial management for the child is required. Discussing expectations with the proposed guardian in advance is essential to ensure they are comfortable assuming the role. Parents should name alternate guardians in case their primary choice becomes unavailable, and coordinate the nomination with documents that fund a guardian’s ability to care for the child. Collecting contact information and relevant details in writing helps the court and family act quickly when needed.
Including backup guardians is strongly recommended because life events such as illness, death, relocation, or changes in personal circumstances can prevent the primary choice from serving when needed. Naming two or more alternates in order of preference ensures the court has additional options without requiring parents to update documents immediately in the event the primary nominee becomes unable to serve. Backup nominations help maintain continuity and reduce the chance of contested appointments among family members. When selecting alternates, consider geographic proximity and alignment with your parenting priorities as you would with the primary choice. Documenting reasons for your selections and ensuring each nominated person has agreed to serve enhances the nomination’s credibility and practical value. Periodic review ensures backups remain appropriate over time and reflects changes in relationships or capability.
Nominations interact with wills and trusts by providing custody preferences while wills and trusts handle asset distribution and funding for children. A nomination included in a will communicates parental intent to the probate court, while a trust can hold and distribute assets to support a child without immediate probate involvement. Coordinated planning ensures that a guardian named for custody has access to resources managed by a trustee according to the parent’s instructions, minimizing delays in care provision and reducing public exposure of sensitive financial matters. For many families, pairing a nomination with a revocable living trust and a pour-over will creates a comprehensive plan. The pour-over will directs any assets not already in the trust to the trust at death, helping to fund the child’s needs. This coordination clarifies roles: the guardian handles daily care while the trustee manages assets for the child’s long term benefit.
Yes, you can name someone outside your family as a guardian if that person is willing and able to care for your child. Courts will consider the nominee’s relationship to the child, willingness, living situation, and overall fitness when evaluating a nomination. Nonfamily guardians can be an excellent choice when they share parenting values, provide a stable environment, and are committed to continuity in the child’s life. It is helpful to discuss the responsibilities with any nonfamily candidate and ensure they have support networks in place. When selecting a nonfamily guardian, providing context in your nomination about why you chose that individual can assist the court in understanding your reasoning. Coordinating financial provisions and logistics, such as schooling arrangements or healthcare decision processes, makes it easier for a nonfamily caregiver to step into the role smoothly when required.
If a nominated guardian cannot serve at the relevant time, the court will look to alternate nominations, if any, and then to other family members or interested parties who petition for appointment. Naming alternates in a nomination document reduces uncertainty and helps the court implement your preferred order of priority. Without alternates, courts evaluate potential guardians based on the child’s best interests, which can create outcomes parents did not intend if family dynamics are complex. It is helpful to include clear backup choices and to communicate those preferences to family members. Updating nominations when circumstances change ensures that backups remain viable and reduces the likelihood of protracted court proceedings or contested appointments that might disrupt the child’s care.
Guardianship nominations should be reviewed periodically and updated after major life events such as relocation, marriage, divorce, birth of additional children, changes in health, or changes in relationship status of nominated persons. A regular review every few years can also catch changes in contact information or availability. Keeping the nomination current ensures the individuals named remain appropriate choices and that the court will have relevant and accurate information if the document must be used. When updating a nomination, make sure to execute the new document properly and replace or withdraw prior versions to avoid confusion. Informing the nominated guardians and trusted family members of the update helps ensure records are accessible when needed and that those named remain prepared to serve.
A nominated guardian does not automatically receive funds for the child simply by virtue of the nomination. Financial access usually requires separate arrangements such as a trustee named in a trust, beneficiary designations, or court appointment of a conservator to manage the child’s assets. Many parents use trusts or other mechanisms to ensure funds are available to support the appointed guardian in caring for the child without needing immediate court-supervised conservatorship. Coordinating financial documents with the guardianship nomination is important so the caregiver has the resources and authority to meet the child’s needs. Establishing clear trustee instructions, funding trusts during life, and providing practical guidance in estate documents makes it easier for caregivers to focus on child care rather than financial administration.
To address special needs in a guardianship plan, parents should include clear statements about the child’s medical, educational, and developmental requirements alongside a nomination. Establishing a special needs trust or other funding mechanisms can preserve public benefits while providing supplemental support. Naming a guardian familiar with the child’s routines and therapies and coordinating the guardian’s role with a trustee who manages funds for the child reduces the risk of benefit disruption and ensures continuity of care. Detailed instructions about healthcare providers, therapy schedules, and schooling, combined with financial and legal tools, provide a robust framework for long term support. Regularly reviewing the plan with those who will assume care and with any professionals involved in the child’s wellbeing helps maintain an effective and workable guardianship arrangement.
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