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Guardians of Minor Children
If you have children who are under the age of eighteen when you sign your Will then guardianship should be considered. A guardian can be appointed by Will.
Where the parents of a child are not married to each other the law relating to the appointment of guardians can be a little more complex and we can advise you fully on this if it is relevant to you, for further information contact our Wills and Succession Planning team.
Guardians
A guardian is a person legally responsible for the day-to-day welfare of a child who is under the age of eighteen years and so is responsible for making decisions about where the child lives, schooling, medical treatment and general upbringing.
A sole guardian may be appointed but in some cases it is appropriate to name two, perhaps a married couple.
You should also take into consideration the probability that the person appointed as guardian of your children will need financial provision. This could be provided from your estate and your Will should include suitable provisions to ensure funds can be released to provide for your children whilst they are still young.
Additionally, a life assurance policy written in trust for your children may be an effective way of making provision for them. Our independent financial division, Furley Financial, can provide you with quotes for such a policy if you so wish.
For further information on Guardians of Minor Children, contact a member of our Wills and Succession Planning team.
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