25/04/2023
This is one of our most asked questions from parents writing their will.
Who can be a guardian?
Anyone can be a guardian as long as they are over the age of 18. Remember that anyone who is appointed as guardian will have parental responsibility for the children and therefore can make decisions on anything such as:-
choosing and providing for the child’s education
consenting to any medical treatment for the child
providing support for the child – emotional as well as financial
providing shelter and care for the child
general maintenance i.e. clothes and food
Appointing a guardian is therefore a decision that should not be made lightly