At First Law Solicitors, we prepare Wills that include clear and practical Guardian and Minor Trust Provisions, ensuring that your children are cared for and financially protected if anything happens to you. We understand that planning for your children’s future is one of the most important aspects of making a Will. Our solicitors provide thoughtful, straightforward advice to help you make informed choices with confidence.
Appointing guardians allows you to decide who would take parental responsibility for your children if you and their other parent were to pass away before they reach adulthood. Without a valid appointment, the Family Court may need to decide who should care for your children, which can cause delay and uncertainty. By naming guardians in your Will, you make your intentions clear and help ensure that your children are raised by people you trust.
Our solicitors explain how guardianship appointments work in practice, including when they take effect and how they interact with parental responsibility held by others. We help you choose suitable individuals and draft your Will so that their role and powers are clearly defined. You can also include guidance about your preferences for education, religion or general upbringing, providing reassurance for your family and continuity for your children.
When you leave assets to children under 18, the law requires that those funds are held on trust until they reach the age of majority or another age specified in your Will. A Minor Trust allows your chosen trustees to manage those funds responsibly, ensuring that money is available for your children’s needs such as education, accommodation or health, while preserving the rest until they are old enough to inherit directly.
Our solicitors draft these trust provisions carefully so that they comply with the Trustee Act 2000 and reflect your specific wishes. We explain the duties and powers of trustees, how they should manage and invest trust funds, and how distributions for your children’s benefit can be made during the trust period. We also review the potential inheritance tax and income tax implications of holding funds in trust, ensuring that your Will remains both tax-efficient and practical for your family.
Often, the same people who act as executors of your Will will also serve as trustees of your children’s trust. We help you select individuals who are reliable, financially capable and willing to act in the best interests of your beneficiaries. Our solicitors explain how executors and trustees carry out their duties and how they can be supported by professional advisers where necessary. We make sure that every appointment is legally valid and that your chosen trustees have the powers needed to manage assets responsibly until the trust ends.
As your children grow, it is important to review your Will regularly to ensure that your guardians and trustees remain suitable and that your instructions continue to reflect your family’s circumstances. Changes such as new births, remarriage or relocation may affect how your Will should be structured. Our solicitors can review your existing Will, identify any areas requiring amendment and prepare an updated version that remains valid and effective. We also explain how trust provisions can adapt to changing needs, ensuring that your children are always protected within a compliant and flexible legal framework.
Your Will and all related documents are handled with complete confidentiality. We store documents securely in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, under the oversight of the Information Commission (formerly the ICO). You may choose to keep the original with us, with certified copies available for your executors and trustees. Our secure systems ensure that your Will can be located and verified whenever needed.
At First Law Solicitors, we provide calm and clear advice on all aspects of family protection through Wills and trusts. Our solicitors combine legal precision with empathy and practicality, helping you prepare documents that give long-term security and peace of mind. We explain every part of your Will in plain English and ensure that it meets all formal legal requirements while reflecting your personal values and family priorities. We take pride in supporting parents and guardians through each stage of the process, from the first conversation to the safe storage of the final signed Will.
If you would like to include guardian appointments or trust provisions for children in your Will, contact First Law Solicitors today. We provide expert and confidential advice to clients across the United Kingdom and overseas.
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