Appointing Guardians for Children

If you have children under 18, or who will need lifelong care, your Will is where you name

who should raise or care for them if you die before they can care for themselves.

Questions to think about:

• Who shares your values and parenting style?

• Are they willing and financially able?

• Do they live in a location you’re happy with?

• Do you want a back-up guardian?

Financial arrangements

You can set up a trust to make sure funds are available for your children’s upbringing.

Those trusts are generally an ‘education and maintenance’ trust, and might give a discretion

for the guardian and trustees to buy a house for your children to live in, or give them similar

powers.

Discuss with potential guardians

Make sure they understand the role and agree to take it on.

Your Wills Team can help ensure your Will appoints guardians clearly, avoiding uncertainty

in difficult times.

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