Who will care for my minor children if I pass away?

This is one of the major reasons that it is vital for even young couples to have a will.  Utah law allows a parent to name a guardian for their minor children by a provision in their will.  A person named by will has priority of appointment as the minor child’s guardian.  Otherwise, the guardianship of the children could be a matter of litigation between family members as well as the State Department of Child and Family Services.  Young families should safeguard their children through a properly drafted will provision.