Can my husband and I make provisions in our will now for our unborn child?
Full Question:
My husband and I are expecting our first child in early March. We are working on our will now. Can we go ahead and include her in it with guardian information, trust information, etc.? Or, should we wait to set up the will after she's born?
01/08/2009 |
Category: Wills and Estates |
State: Georgia |
#14946
Answer:
It is possible for parents to provide for an unborn child in a will. Whether it is preferable to wait until the child is born is a matter of personal judgment, based on all the facts and circumstances involved. For example, there may be situations involving increased risk to the parents which may arise before the child's birth. The health conditions of all family members involved may be considered. It is preferable to identify children by individual names in a will. Therefore, whether the child's name has been selected is another factor that may be considered. Overall, the determination should be made according to personal preferences, risk factors, and all the circumstances in your case.
