Where there’s a will, there’s a way

Parenting often comes in stages, but no matter which phase you’re in, the fact is your children will always need you in some capacity. Your responsibilities are a never-ending checklist of ‘don’t let them ride without a helmet’, ‘make sure all the food is cut up into kid-friendly pieces’ and ‘how much is too much screen-time’. All these small, but super-important considerations eventually become ‘the raising of your children’.

A part of parenting that many of us rarely think about is the creation of a legal will. Perhaps because the prospect of creating a will is daunting; it’s undeniably uncomfortable to make those sorts of life decisions. Others believe ‘it’s too complex (where do I start?)’, or that only wealthy people need one, but according to State Trustees the best way to protect your child’s future is to appoint a guardian and have your wishes clearly stated in a legal Will.

It can be daunting as a parent to think about what would happen if you weren’t around, especially in the lead-up to having your first child

In the excitement of a new addition to your family, it can be easy to put off a simple step that may have a profound impact on your child’s life. State Trustees research shows that a staggering 55 percent of Australian parents with children under the age of 18 do not have a Will. Of those that do have a Will, nearly half have not nominated a guardian for their children.

(This article was first published as a CHILD Magazines sponsored post.)

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