Childrens Charter

In addition to making a Will, we recommend that, if you have children, you draw up a Children’s Charter to ensure that instructions are in place on how you wish your children to be taken care of.

This document is simply a written record prepared by you as a sole parent or as a couple, which details what you want for your children should either of you pass away.

The document contains a set of instructions on what you want for your children and covers a range of life and lifestyle issues, such as:

• Where they will live
• Involvement with other family members
• Standard of living
• Schooling
• Religious instruction
• Tertiary education
• Overseas trips, other activities
• Health issues

These guidelines do not form part of your Will, but is a separate document. Your Will selects the guardian(s) and makes financial provision for your children, but does not deal with the above personal issues.