Guardians for Minor Children

You have the option of nominating a Guardian in your Will for your child.

If your child’s other natural parent is still alive at the time of your death, then they will ordinarily assume guardianship of your child.

For this reason, you need not specifically appoint your child’s other natural parent as a guardian under your Will.

In the event that both you and your child’s other natural parent pass away before your child reaches 18 years of age, a Guardian is a person who you can appoint to have primary responsibility for the general welfare of your child whether or not they have day-to-day custody and/or control.

Under your Will, you can appoint either an individual or a couple as Guardian(s) for your child.