Who raises your kids
if you can’t?
Setting up an estate plan takes time. Attorney meetings, signing appointments, back and forth. GuardianLock gets this one critical document done in minutes, from home whether you are about to travel or simply want the peace of mind of having it done.
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The Problem
A will can nominate a guardian for your children. But actually getting a will done requires meeting with an attorney, a separate signing appointment, and time you may not have right now. GuardianLock lets you formally nominate a guardian today, on your own, without any of that.
The court shall appoint the nominated guardian unless the appointment would be contrary to the best interest of the minor.
Ark. Code Ann. § 28-65-204
Arkansas law gives you the right to nominate a guardian by written instrument, separate from your will, signed and notarized. GuardianLock is that document.
What You Get
Nomination of Guardian document, attorney-drafted for Arkansas, covers both the person and estate of your minor children
Primary and alternate guardian, name your first choice and a backup, each as one person or a married couple
Covers all your children, including any born or adopted after you sign, automatically
Co-guardian survivorship language, if one co-guardian spouse dies, the surviving spouse continues without interruption
Fillable PDF + blank printable, complete digitally in Adobe Reader or print and fill by hand
Notary block included, works with online notary services or any local notary
Step-by-step instructions, including how to get notarized from home in minutes
Good to know: This document has no effect while both parents are alive and able to care for your children. If one parent dies, the surviving parent continues automatically. This is only triggered when the last surviving parent dies or becomes incapacitated.
Pricing
How It Works
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Purchase and downloadInstant delivery. No account required. Open on any device.
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Fill it inType into the PDF in Adobe Reader, or print and fill by hand.
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Get it notarizedUse an online notary from home or any local bank or UPS Store. The instructions walk you through it.
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Store it safelyGive a copy to your nominated guardian and somewhere your family can access it quickly.
Who Made This
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Evan C. Bell
Attorney • Bell Law Co. • Conway, Arkansas
Evan Bell is an Arkansas-licensed attorney who has handled guardianship, adoption, and estate planning cases across Arkansas courts for years. GuardianLock was drafted by an attorney who knows these cases, not pulled from a generic template site.
Questions
Do I still need this if I have a will?
Not necessarily. If your will already nominates a guardian for your minor children, you may be covered. GuardianLock is for parents who do not yet have a will, whose will does not address guardianship, or who want a standalone document that is immediately available without going through probate.
Can I use an online notary?
Yes. You can sign the document at home and acknowledge your signature in front of an online notary on video. Platforms like Notarize.com make this simple. The included instructions walk you through it. Do not complete the notary section yourself. The notary handles that.
What if I want to change my nominated guardian later?
Just reach out to evan@belllaw.co. Existing GuardianLock customers who need to update their nomination will receive a discount code making a new purchase free of charge.
Does one parent signing cover our children?
Each parent's nomination speaks only to that parent's wishes in the event they are the last surviving parent. If one parent dies, the surviving parent continues automatically as the sole legal parent and this document has no effect at that point. It only becomes relevant when the last surviving parent dies or becomes incapacitated. That is why both parents signing is always recommended.
Your children deserve an answer to this question.
Done in minutes, from home. The only thing standing between your kids and a stranger’s decision is this document.
Get GuardianLock — $99
Instant PDF download • Arkansas residents • Attorney-drafted by Evan C. Bell
