Naming a guardian in your will is important—but it’s not always enough. The probate court must still approve the guardian, and if your will is contested or unclear, that process can delay who cares for your children. Also, guardianship is not something you want to delay for your children. Every moment there is a delay, is a moment where the future of your children is uncertain. Incorporation of nominations for guardianship into your Will are not enough, may not even be wise! Rather you should have a separate nomination document that can be presented separately from a Will.
Otherwise, if a Will is presented and delayed, your kids could be placed in temporary care until a court decides. That’s a situation every parent wants to avoid.
A complete estate plan, including a separate pre-need guardianship nomination, helps ensure your children’s care is never uncertain.