Season 3 Ep. 7 Guardianship Under Your Will

19 March 2025The Vicca Law PodcastSeason 3 Episode 7: Guardianship Under Your WillIn Episode 7 of The Vicca Law Podcast, the March “Will Basics 101” series continues with a focused discussion on guardianship—one of the most important, and often most difficult, decisions for parents of young children. This episode explores when guardianship provisions in a Will take effect, why they matter, and how they provide clarity in the unlikely but devastating circumstance that both legal parents pass away. Listeners are guided through the practical considerations involved in choosing a guardian, including location, financial capacity, values, schooling, and the day-to-day realities of raising children. The episode also highlights the importance of revisiting guardianship decisions over time as family circumstances evolve and explains how a guardianship fund can be incorporated into a Will to support the appointed guardian financially. With practical insight and reassurance, this episode encourages parents not to let uncertainty delay their estate planning and reinforces the importance of formally documenting guardianship wishes to safeguard their children’s future.Don't forget to like, subscribe, follow and share The Vicca Law Podcast.Visit our website www.viccalaw.com.au.Ready to take the next step? Call us on 07 3184 9940 or visit our website www.viccalaw.com.au to book a FREE consultation.Don't forget to follow us on socials and keep up to date with the latest news:InstagramFacebookLinkedIn