We have asked good friends [married couple] to be godparents to our two DC. We all see their role as being about having a special fondness for our DC, looking after them from time to time, treating them a bit. It's all working out well.
We've also said that we'd like them to take on our DC if anything happens to both of us, and they have agreed.
Now, do we have to formalise this arrangement? Do i have to inform anyone that they are to be legal guardians in the event of the worst happening? Should i see a lawyer? And what about money? - we need to update our wills to leave everything to our DC, 50/50 split between them, but do i need to put this in trust or something?
Should add - the godparents are marvellous in almost every way, but aren't necessarily the most financially responsible types, and do believe money is for spending on fun [and why not!] Would be quite up for arranging a monthly allowance for the support of the DC - I assume you can arrange such things?
Oh dear, i'm horribly ignorant about all this - hope someone out there is wiser than me and can shed a bit of light.
Thanks in advance
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CoffeeMum · 08/02/2010 12:26
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