Parents beware!: Make provisions for minor children: Here's how it's done
Who should take care of your child if something happens to you? How parents can prepare in good time with a custody arrangement.
In Germany, when parents die, a minor child may be left behind, raising the question of who will care for them and obtain custody. According to Eva Becker, a Berlin family law expert, parents should establish a custody arrangement, known as a Sorgerechtsverfügung, as early as possible, specifying who will take on guardianship of their child if they die.
This can be done through a notary's testament or inheritance contract, and it is recommended that parents also inform the chosen guardian and store a copy of the arrangement in a central location. The arrangement can also specify who should not take on guardianship, and it is generally binding on family courts unless it is deemed not to be in the best interests of the child.
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