Securing Your Child's Future Author:Winifred Conkling 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 ... more »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.« less