Como padre, ¿por qué debo tener un Memorándum de Intenciones?

As we age, we are taught that it is important to have a will. Some of us even recognize the value of having a Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, Living Will, and Living Trusts. However, there could be other important documents that would be beneficial to consider when creating an estate plan. This depends on your specific situation.

¿Qué otros documentos deben tenerse en cuenta al completar su plan de sucesión?

Do the aforementioned documents say anything about your loved ones? Is there any insight into the person that you are so dedicated to caring for? Wouldn’t you like the person stepping into your shoes—una vez que ya no estés aquí...to know all the little things about your loved one? This goes beyond the money that you left for them.

Why aren’t more of us including guidance about the little things that our loved one likes? Doing so would make the transition to a new caregiver easier on both the caregiver and the loved one.

Como madre de dos niños muy diferentes, puedo decirte que aunque se hayan criado en el mismo hogar...siguen siendo dos niños diferentes. Cada uno tiene sus propios gustos y aversiones. Al quererlos y cuidarlos, sé cómo complacerlos a los dos.

¿No ayudaría a alguien quese pusiera en mi lugarsaber las pequeñas cosas que yo sé de mis hijos? ¿A quién le gusta el helado de chocolate? ¿Cuál de mis hijos tendrá una rabieta si intentas que se coma una hamburguesa? ¿Quién tiene una manta con la que le gusta dormir? ¿Quién irá sólo a un dentista y a ningún otro de la consulta? Cuál le hablará al pediatra hasta por los codos cuando le pregunte "¿cómo van las cosas?" y "¿cómo te sientes?".

Los cuidadores deberían incluir un Memorando de Intenciones en su planificación patrimonial.

Your loved one likely has a support system, beyond you, that helps them through each day. You want to make sure that your successors know who the family members, friends, and organizations are. This helps them be involved in this new transition. Make sure that you are reporting any identifying information—that is so often requested—. This ensures no one has to wonder.

If you are the caregiver for your children with or without special needs, tell them if your child has specific things that calm them, upset them or comfort them. What is their current medical condition? Who are their current doctors? Do they find support in religion? Additionally, do they like to attend services weekly, daily, or monthly?

If you have young children, where do they go to school?  Do you intend for them to stay at that school or is it your expectation that your child will be moved to accommodate the guardian’s routine?

Hay tantas pequeñas cosas que suponemos que siempre se harán por nuestros seres queridos. Si no informas a la gente sobre estas cosas, no puedes esperar que se hagan. Visite nuestro sitio web y rellene el Memorando de intenciones para estar tranquilo en el futuro.

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Disclaimer: The information provided above is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice.