| Client: | A married couple with a new addition to the family |
| Date: | Jan 2020 |
| Status: | Completed |
| Tags: | Other Legal Services , Trust Planning , Will Planning |
About the project
We were recently approached by a married couple from Elmswell, in Suffolk who had recently had a new addition to the family, a baby boy. They wanted new wills as they had recently moved to a new house and wanted to tidy their affairs.
Unbeknown to them having a new born was probably the biggest reason (in their circumstances) to consider updating their Wills, rather than because of their new home. We explained, it is vitally important to consider who would care for your children if both parents pass away before your child reaches adulthood.
Like this couple, many people think that custody of their children automatically goes to their partner or next of kin, like a mother or sister. This is why so many people assume they don’t need to write a will until they’re older. But unfortunately, this isn’t the case. To ensure your children are looked after, Wills should be updated so Guardians can be named in a Will.
