For solo parents by choice or circumstance, estate planning is more difficult and more important than for those in a traditional heteronormative family home. It is important to think about your Will and who would look after your children in the event of your death and manage your assets for their benefit.
This is unlikely, if you are a solo parent by choice through a licensed clinic, or the child's other parent has died. That's why it's important to appoint guardians in your Will so they have the right to look after your child if you die. We have a separate section on parental responsibility for couples.
No. Your attorneys can maintain your child financially but they do not have automatic rights to make decisions regarding their care. All adults should have a power of attorney so someone is appointed to make decisions for you should you be unable to do so.
There are many support networks for solo parents such as Gingerbread,
For solo mothers we highly recommend the Stork & I. Amy has been interviewed by the Stork & I and her podcast on estate planning for solo parents can be listened to here.
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