The Ultimate Guide to Estate Planning for Parents with Minor Children
As parents, we often focus on the daily joys and challenges of
Choosing a guardian is one of the most important decisions you can make. We help you think beyond finances and focus on shared values, parenting style, and emotional stability.
Our long-form guardianship nomination document lets you:
Raising children is costly – and inheriting that responsibility can be overwhelming without financial preparation.
We help parents design strategies that provide for their children’s needs while protecting assets from unnecessary taxes, probate, or mismanagement.
Whether through life insurance, trusts, or structured distributions, we make sure your children’s care and lifestyle can continue seamlessly, guided by your values and long-term vision.
Estate planning isn’t just about financial assets – it’s about passing down love, values, and memories.
We encourage parents to create “legacy assets”: letters, recorded stories, journals, or family histories that preserve your voice and presence for generations.
Your children deserve not only stability, but also the comfort of your guidance – even when you’re no longer here to give it.
Every family is unique. We help all parents – single, blended, and LGBTQ+ – ensure that their parental rights and their children’s well-being are fully protected.
From confirmatory adoptions to inclusive guardianship designations, our approach reflects today’s diverse families and the love that binds them together.
You don’t need to navigate these decisions alone. Our compassionate team will guide you through every step of creating a personalized plan that protects your children and preserves your peace of mind.
We’ve worked with Patricia and her team for several years now and I’m always impressed by their level of detail and streamlined process. They create a customized experience that helped us think through our estate plan from a financial, emotional, and legal perspective. I would highly recommend working with Patricia!
Abby S.
My wife and I enjoyed working with Nadya at DeFonte Law to create our trust. The firm’s approach was very easy for someone with limited legal and financial experience. They helped us thoroughly account for what we needed to protect out assets and family members while still keeping the process focused and timely.
Eric S.
Working with Wendy on my estate planning with De Fonte Law was a real gift. She is kind, compassionate and patient. It took extra time for me due to multiple injuries and setbacks and I found her to be very understanding and encouraging. It is a big relief to have this major undertaking close to completion. Thank you Wendy!
Susanne K.
As parents, we often focus on the daily joys and challenges of
For couples—whether newlyweds, unmarried partners, or those navigating the complexities of prenuptial
Years ago, in a meeting, a client said to me, “Good grief,