The recent plane crash with a young couple, leaving behind two small children makes me think how important it is for any parent of minor children to have a Will.  A Will allows you to determine who will be the gaurdians of your children should something happen to you - the decision is yours!  If you die without a Will the court will deceide who will be raising your children and in many cases that decision is fraught with conflict between two sets of grandparents who both love the grandkids and want raise them.  Why let the court make such a decision.

 In Utah it is perfectly legal to hand write a will (a holographic will) if the signature and material portions of the document are in your own handwriting (doesn’t need to be witnessed or notorized).  So at very least, have a hand written document, signed by you that says who will be guardian of your minor children should you die.