Appoint A Guardian For Your Child

If you have young children, it is important that you make provision for their upbringing and care in the event of your death, by appointing a guardian.

Such an appointment is normally made in your Will, so be sure to make a Will if you have not already done so – or to update it once you have children. Some events that trigger revisiting the appointment of a guardian are: your or the guardian's divorce, you or your guardian leaving Bermuda to reside abroad, the death of your spouse or guardian, serious illness of your child, guardian or spouse. It is very important that you appoint a guardian of any minor children that you may leave behind at the time of your death. Guardians can be the executors and/or trustees of your Will (usually defined simply as 'trustees') or members of your family. You can appoint more than one guardian.