Can I leave my Guardian(s) a legacy in my Will? Yes! It's fine to leave your guardians a legacy in your will. They are free to spend it as they choose.  Taking responsibility for the children of deceased parents is thankfully a relatively rare event. But, if you are the parent [...]

How is money paid to the Guardians of my Will to take care of my children? Money is paid to your guardians by the executors of your will.  One of the most important things a will does is appoint guardians of our ‘minor’ children – ie children under the age of [...]

A Guardian is someone you appoint in your will to have legal ‘parental responsibility’ for your children. So, what does a guardian do? And, what should you have in mind when choosing someone to appoint as a guardian to your children?