If your child has another guardian, nothing needs to happen.
That guardian can continue to ensure that the child is taken care of.
If you are the only guardian of your child and have not
named a guardian in your Will, your child becomes “a child in
need of intervention” under the Child, Youth & Family Enhancement
Act. The Director (more commonly known as “Social Services”)
steps in to ensure that the child is placed with an appropriate guardian.
This may be a family member but might not be the person you would have
chosen to be a guardian for your child.
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fact scenario to ensure they are fully aware of their legal rights and
obligations.