As parents we all know that we must plan for our children's future. But many of us keep putting it off because we're overwhelmed -- not just by the daunting maze of legal and financial options available, but also by the emotional intensity of such topics as wills, choosing a guardian, or just facing the fact that our precious children are going to grow up.
Whether you're a parent-to-be or have older children, Securing Your Child's Future helps you break down the huge task of planning for future security, from before your child is born until college graduation. A user-friendly timeline identifies exactly when a family needs to take each essential step, including
-- Paying for your baby's delivery
-- Maximizing your tax advantages
-- Writing your will
-- Choosing a guardian
-- Buying life and disability insurance
-- Getting the most for your medical dollar
-- Choosing and paying for child care
-- Saving for college
-- The special needs of adoptive parents, stepfamilies, and single parents
-- And much more
With easy-to-use worksheets, planning checklists, a glossary of legal and financial terms, and topical resource guides, this comprehensive book is a unique, invaluable volume no parent should be without.
As parents we all know that we must plan for our children's future. But many of us keep putting it off because we're overwhelmed -- not just by the daunting maze of legal and financial options available, but also by the emotional intensity of such topics as wills, choosing a guardian, or just facing the fact that our precious children are going to grow up.
Whether you're a parent-to-be or have older children, Securing Your Child's Future helps you break down the huge task of planning for future security, from before your child is born until college graduation. A user-friendly timeline identifies exactly when a family needs to take each essential step, including
-- Paying for your baby's delivery
-- Maximizing your tax advantages
-- Writing your will
-- Choosing a guardian
-- Buying life and disability insurance
-- Getting the most for your medical dollar
-- Choosing and paying for child care
-- Saving for college
-- The special needs of adoptive parents, stepfamilies, and single parents
-- And much more
With easy-to-use worksheets, planning checklists, a glossary of legal and financial terms, and topical resource guides, this comprehensive book is a unique, invaluable volume no parent should be without.