Choosing a Guardian: Worksheet

Writing out what is important to you in child rearing can help you better determine who would make a good guardian for your children. Review this list every couple of years and attach the document to your estate plan. In the event your children's guardian needs to take over, you will have left some vital information about your values that the guardian can impart to your children.

Share this worksheet with the person you would like to become the guardian of your children. It's a great way to begin the discussion of the duties and responsibilities that are involved in taking on the role of guardian.

Click here for a printable version of the worksheet.