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[quote=Anonymous]You may want to consider choosing a physical guardian, plus a back up option, as well as a financial guardian, plus a back up.  They are not necessarily the same people, and it may make things easier to keep the separate.

In some states you can write your own will and it will be upheld in a court of law if certain steps are followed.  It is not advisable and not as safe as having a lawyer prepare it for you, but if you are seriously unable to pay, its better than nothing.  Research your state to see if you can write your own will and figure out the steps you need to take to make it as valid as possible.  Even if your state wont enforce the will, they may use it under advisement when making determinations about who will be guardian of your children.

For the most part, wills are only contested if there is something to argue about.  So if you have a ton of money, people might try to get their hands on it.  Or, if you have kids, people from different sides of the family might try to get custody. It can be an ugly scene. Your kids will be traumatized enough.  Don't let this play out.

Also, if you want guardians other than close family members you definitely need a solid will.  A court will not give the kids to best friend Amy when your sister Sally is ready, willing, and able to take the kids.[/quote]

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