Wills & Probate:

What about the children?

If you have children under 18 when you die, serious problems can arise if you haven't made proper provision for them in your will.
Without a will there are no specific rules as to who cares for your children. It is usually up to surviving family members to decide who take on this difficult role. But what happens if for some reason, those persons are not suitable or there is disagreement?

By making a proper will:-
- The choice of those you would wish to look after your children is made by you.
- Appointing a Guardian is done as part of your Will.
- You appoint Executors to administer your estate on behalf of your children. This ensures that your money is available to meet your children's financial needs as they grow up, particularly in terms of education.

Without these instructions, resolving the serious problems as to who should administer the estate for the children's benefit may cost considerable time and money.

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