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Legal BriefsWho Will Take Care Of You & Your Minor Children If You Are Incapacitated?WBy Kathleen Cassidy Goodman, PLLCINTERIOR & EXTERIORSith busy schedules and everyday family life, we rarely have the opportunity to stopto think about some really important questions in our lives. We worry about taking care of our children, but who will take care of them if we are not there? Or, who will take care of us when we no longer can take care of ourselves?Some people worry that in the event of their incapacity, someone they do not trust could become their guardian. Under Texas law, you are able to designate a guardian before you become incapacitated. Although a Court makes the final decision, the judge will appoint the person you designate in a Declaration of Guardian unless the Court thinks the person is unsuitable. More importantly, you may specify who you DO NOT want to be your guardian and the Court may not, under any circumstance, appoint a person you do not want as your guardian.A “Declaration of Guardian” allows you to designate a guardian of your “Person” which specifies who will provide for your care and supervision regarding clothing, food, medical care, and shelter upon your incapacity. You can also designate a guardian for your“Estate”; namely, someone to care for your finances while you are still alive but incapacitated.For parents with minor children, the concern is different. Many parents worryMyths - continued from page 14appears on a mammogram. Women with dense breasts, which the National Cancer Institute notes affects roughly half of all women over age 40, are at higher risk for breast cancer because the dense tissue makes screening for the disease more difficult. But breast size and breast density are not one and the same.Myth: Most breast cancer patients have a family history of the disease.The NBCC notes that roughly 15 to 20 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer report a family history of the disease. Assuming only those with a family history are vulnerable to breast cancer gives women with no such background a false sense of security, which may discourage them from taking measures to lower their risk.Myth: All breast lumps are cancerous.The NBCF indicates only a small percentage of breast lumps end up being cancerous. Lumps should never be ignored, and should be reported to a physician immediately. But it’s important to avoid jumping to conclusions after finding a breast lump. A clinical breast exam can determine what’s behind the lump, and women who discover a lump should remain calm until such an exam is conducted.October 2024and wonder, “Who will take care of my minor children in the event something happens to both me and my spouse?” If the parents of a minor child fail to appoint a guardian either by a Will or a Declaration of Guardian, the nearest ascendant relative will be appointed guardian of the person and the estate of the child. However, if there are two sets of grandparents, the courts will have to decide who is best suited to care for the children. This can lead to a legal battle over the children that can easily be avoided with a Declaration of Guardian for Minor Children.Kathleen Cassidy Goodman is an attorney in areas of estate planning, probate, civil litigation, and business law. She can be reached at her office in Helotes at (210) 949-1000 or for more information, visit www.bexarlaw.comThese are just some of the many myths circulating about breast cancer. More information about the disease can be found at nationalbreastcancer.org.Your Neighborhood Barber SpecialistsNO MONEY DOWN!5 Star Rating!TEXAS BASED& FAMILY OWNED• Top Quality Paint• Drywall Repair• Cabinet Painting• Acoustic “Popcorn” Ceiling RemovalCALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE 210-895-959520711 Wilderness Oak, Suite 110 • SA, TX 78258 (210) 255-8482Hours: Mon 10am -7pm • weds-Fri 10am-7pm Sat 10am-5pm • Sun 10am–3pm (closed on TUES)friendships!$5.00 OFFOne coupon per person Expires 10-31-24Scan For AppointmentsLearn more about us at...franklinpark.org #142549 www.stoneoakhighlights.com 15mrpaintertexas.com mrpainter9595@gmail.comCreate NewFallCome take a tour and bring this ad for our move in special! Expires 12-31-24Call Tina for a personal tour today!(210) 404-144418323 Sonterra Place San Antonio, Texas 78258Independent and Assisted Living