Guardianship of children: A Loving mother engages in playful activities with her two young children. Building a Legacy of Certainty for Your Minor Children Choosing a guardian for your children is often the hardest part of estate planning. It feels heavy because it’s a decision we hope will never be needed. But when you look past the legal forms, naming a guardian is actually a blueprint for your child’s happiness. It ensures that if the unthinkable happens, their world stays