Guardianship Document Preparation Guide

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In Arkansas, a Last Will and Testament does not require notarization but must be signed by the testator and witnessed by two individuals. A Power of Attorney for Temporary Guardianship can be used to appoint a temporary guardian. Its advisable to consult a legal professional to ensure these documents are legally binding and meet all requirements.

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My husband is having health issues and could possibly die. I need a form or letter he can sign or write out stating that if he dies that his children go with me instead of his ex wife who is homeless and on drugs.

****, it's important to have legal guardianship documents in place. Here are some steps you can take:
- Your husband should create a Last Will and Testament specifying your guardianship.
- A power of attorney for temporary guardianship can also be helpful.
- Consider getting a legal professional to draft these documents to ensure they are enforceable.
Do you need more information on how to draft these documents?

yes i need you to draft this document

****, it's important to get these documents right. Here is a basic template for a Last Will and Testament and a Power of Attorney for Temporary Guardianship. Please consult a legal professional to ensure everything is legally binding and tailored to your situation.

~Last Will and Testament Template
I, [Husband's Full Name], residing at [Husband's Address], being of sound mind and body, do hereby declare this to be my Last Will and Testament.
*. I appoint [Your Full Name] as the guardian of my children, [Children's Full Names], in the event of my death.
*. Should [Your Full Name] be unable to serve as guardian, I appoint [Alternate Guardian's Full Name] as the alternate guardian.
*. I revoke all previous wills and codicils.
Signed: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Witness *: ____________________
Witness *: ____________________

~Power of Attorney for Temporary Guardianship Template
I, [Husband's Full Name], residing at [Husband's Address], hereby appoint [Your Full Name] as the temporary guardian of my children, [Children's Full Names], effective immediately and to remain in effect until [specific date or condition].
Signed:____________________
Date: ____________________
Witness *: ____________________
Witness *: ____________________
Notarization:
State of Arkansas
County of [County Name]
On this day, [Date], before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared [Husband's Full Name], known to me or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
______________________
Notary Public
My commission expires: [Date]
****, please consult with a legal professional to ensure these documents meet all legal requirements. Do you need help finding a lawyer in Arkansas?

i need the last will and testament to not need a notary public

In Arkansas, a Last Will and Testament does not need to be notarized to be legally valid. However, it must be signed by the testator (your husband) and witnessed by at least two individuals.
Would you like more information on the witnessing requirements?

rewrite the draft to not include anything about a notary public but add the two witnesses

Sure, ****. Here's the revised draft:

Last Will and Testament Template
I, [Husband's Full Name], residing at [Husband's Address], being of sound mind and body, do hereby declare this to be my Last Will and Testament.
*. I appoint [Your Full Name] as the guardian of my children, [Children's Full Names], in the event of my death.
*. Should [Your Full Name] be unable to serve as guardian, I appoint [Alternate Guardian's Full Name] as the alternate guardian.
*. I revoke all previous wills and codicils.
Signed: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Witness *: ____________________
Witness *: ____________________

Power of Attorney for Temporary Guardianship Template
I, [Husband's Full Name], residing at [Husband's Address], hereby appoint [Your Full Name] as the temporary guardian of my children, [Children's Full Names], effective immediately and to remain in effect until [specific date or condition].
Signed: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Witness *: ____________________
Witness *: ____________________
****, please consult with a legal professional to ensure these documents meet all legal requirements. Would you likemore information on the witnessing requirements?

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