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What estate planning documents do we need before the baby? | NC
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Q: What estate planning documents should we have before our baby is born? A: Before the baby arrives, each parent should usually have a separate will. The will should name a personal representative, recommend a guardian for your child, and name at least one backup guardian. In North Carolina, that guardian nomination gets substantial weight, but the Clerk of Superior Court makes the final…