Things to consider when appointing guardians for your children Appointing the right guardians for your children can be one of the most important decisions that you will ever make as a parent. There are a number of things to consider when appointing guardians, which can make the decision a difficult one. In previous blogs, I have talked about why you should appoint guardians for …
Too Young To Make A Will
Too young to make a Will? Have you ever thought that you are too young to make a Will? A study by Unbiased.co.uk shows that 84% of 18-34 year olds, 65% of 34-55 year olds, and 35% of over 55’s do not currently have a Will in place. More than a quarter of people without a Will state that they …
Top 10 Questions and Answers – Wills & Estate Planning
Wills – Top 10 Questions and Answers 1. Wills – Who Can Make One? Anybody who is over the age of 18 and is legally an adult – and who is of sound mind. In other words they have the mental capacity to understand what they are doing. 2. Wills – What Happens If I Don’t Make One? This is called …
Godmother and Guardian
Godmother and Guardian – When my sister became a Mother to two beautiful children and made me an Auntie, I was over the moon. I didn’t think anything could make me happier, until the day I was asked to be their Godmother. Of course, I didn’t think twice about it and immediately agreed. Nothing would make me prouder than to be a …
Should I Appoint Guardians
Should I Appoint Guardians Most of you will have a good idea of what a guardian is, but maybe you aren’t quite so sure? To put it simply they are the people who will look after your orphan children who are under 18 if you die. It probably won’t happen to your family, but ask Jane Plume. most people are very surprised …
Parental Responsibility
Parental Responsibility Over the last few weeks quite a few of my friends have had babies – some of them the first child in the family. After chatting with them I wondered about what it is like to become a parent and the impact that it has on your life. When you become a parent, your whole life changes, everything changes, things that …