A family member or close friend is usually best, but it should be someone you would trust to make decisions about your child’s life if you were not around. Usually a child will live with their guardian (though they don’t have to) so ideally the guardian would be someone who has a good relationship with your child and a lifestyle and parenting style that would fit with your child’s life. It does require careful thought and you should speak to the person you are considering appointing to make sure they would be happy to act as guardian.

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