Appointing Guardians for your Children
Unfortunately it’s a fact of life that you may have to make provisions in a Will for someone to become a Guardian for your children. This is not something any parent would like to consider, but if you are a parent, and your children are under the age of eighteen, you should prepare for it.
What is a Guardian?
- An individual who is solely in charge of your child / children in the event of your death.
Who can be a Guardian?
- Any adult that you choose fit to look after your child / children.
- They can be a close family member or a friend, someone who your children have a bond with.
What is the Guardians role?
- They have the same responsibility that you have as their parent, looking after their care, health and well being
- Feeding, clothing, educating them, as well as moral guidance
Appointing a Guardian
- It is recommended that you inform the person/s who you wish to name as Guardian before you include them in your Will
- Make sure you have thought this through and that all parties are happy
- Myers Lister Price Solicitors can help you with drafting your Will ensuring that your reasons for appointing the Guardians you have named are justified within your Will
Contact our Wills, Trusts and Probate team who can arrange a meeting with you and talk you through the Appointing of a Guardian process on 0161 926 9969.
