Planning a Trip? Make Sure Your Kids Are Protected If Something Happens to You
Spring Break and summer vacations are about making memories, exploring new places, and enjoying time with your family. But while you’re busy booking flights and planning activities, there’s one important detail you might be overlooking: What happens to your kids if something unexpected happens to you while traveling?
While no one wants to think about worst-case scenarios, being prepared gives you peace of mind so you can fully enjoy your trip. A Kids Protection PlanⓇ (KPP) ensures that if you’re ever unable to care for your children—due to an accident, medical emergency, or other unexpected event—they’ll always be in safe hands.
What Happens If You Don’t Have a Plan?
Most parents assume a close family member would automatically step in if something happened. But without legal documentation, things can get complicated, especially if:
🚨 You’re traveling out of state or internationally. Laws vary, and without clear guardianship paperwork, authorities may not know who has the legal right to care for your kids.
🚨 Your kids are placed with strangers. If no one has legal authority to step in immediately, your children could be temporarily taken into state custody while authorities sort things out.
🚨 Medical decisions are delayed. If your child needs urgent medical care and no one has legal authority to approve treatment, it could cause unnecessary delays and stress.
How a Kids Protection PlanⓇ Keeps Your Children Safe
A KPP, created as part of a Life & Legacy PlanⓇ, ensures your children are never left unprotected. It includes:
✔ Temporary Guardianship Documentation – So trusted friends or family members can step in immediately if needed.
✔ Medical Power of Attorney – Allows your chosen caregivers to make medical decisions for your child if you’re unable to.
✔ Emergency ID Cards – Lists contacts who can care for your children in an emergency.
✔ Detailed Care Instructions – Covers everything from food preferences to bedtime routines, helping caregivers provide comfort and normalcy.
✔ Confidential Exclusion List – If there’s someone you would never want to raise your children, that’s documented too.
Take Action Before You Travel
Having a Kids Protection PlanⓇ is like travel insurance for your children’s well-being—something you hope you never need, but will be grateful for if you do.
📅 Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation today and travel with peace of mind.
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