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The diagnosis of my DD changed who I would want to be her physical and financial custodian in the event of my death. I just spoke with an attorney today to update my will. (It's taken me a while!) I know we tend to assume that if one parent dies, the other will still be alive. This is not always the case, e.g. simultaneous deaths in a car accident.
I don't mean to sound morbid, but you may want to give some thought as to whether your affairs have been arranged to give the most protection to your minor child(ren). This may be particularly important to those of you who have some immediate family members who do not understand Type 1 diabetes.
KeltonsMom
12-19-2007, 04:10 PM
Yes, our wills are up to date..My sister-in-law raised a D child and has asked if anything were to happen to Mark or myself if we would allow her and her husband (Mark's brother)to raise Kelton. Their D child is now a 23 year old adult and she too wants to help with Kelton along with her mother.
It will be a cold day in Hell for anyone on my side of the family gets Kelton, they have no desire to learn about D and put the blame on me for him getting it :mad:
momtojess
12-19-2007, 04:17 PM
YEP!!! We actually had our written after jessi was dxd (she was just 11 mths old).
Its scary to think of morbid things like this but so very important. I know there is alot of talk about life insurance for our D kids, but we need to make sure that we have adaquete insurance on ourselves, to leave enough $$ to take care of our kids, and all the D supplies they will need.
shirley83006
12-19-2007, 04:22 PM
i thought of doing many times, when my husband and i first had children. we used to get in arguments on this subject. i did not agree with he choose. but now that things have changed. and his family is not capable of taking care of our daughter in the case something happens. and there is only one or two persons that can take care of her. and it may be easier for us to do now. hey, we are not getting any younger either. and you dont know what will happen tommorow. and its good to be prepared. :)
akrickard
12-19-2007, 04:43 PM
Sheesh, you know I hadn't really thought about it, but would like to make sure my kids are with someone with good medical insurance! We have a verbal agreement with my parents, and I can't think of anyone who would argue, but I guess you just never know. My parents have the same insurance we do, so it's gotta be them. Unfortunately, they are kind of D-clueless, but follow instructions well. I'm sure that if it ever came to an actual guardianship, they'd educate themselves much better. Is there a way to have a binding, legal agreement without an actual will?
hold48398
12-19-2007, 05:20 PM
We don't have a will :eek:. We definitely need to do this!!! Thanks for the reminder...
hawkeyegirl
12-19-2007, 05:38 PM
Is there a way to have a binding, legal agreement without an actual will?
Sure. But either way, you should have a lawyer do it, and if you're going to get a lawyer involved, just do wills. A simple will shouldn't be very expensive, and it can save a lot of hassle in the long run. (Disclaimer: I'm a lawyer who does estate planning, so I'm a bit biased in these matters! :p)
Adinsmom
12-19-2007, 05:55 PM
:eek: Count us as one of that don't have a written updated will. I really need to get on the ball and do this.