What will happen if you die or can't take care of your child?

This fact sheet describes what will happen if you die without making arrangements for who will look after your child, what you can do about it (appoint a standby or testamentary guardian), and how you can record your decisions.

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produced by
Legal Services Society
produced in
2013
last reviewed
January 2013 i Last date reviewed by a qualified expert to ensure content up-to-date. See "Tips" in Clicklaw content criteria (bottom of pageside menu) for details.
resource type
basics
tags
Parenting, guardianship, making a will, standby guardianship, testamentary guardianship, Family Law in BC website