A guardian will be appointed to look after your children if they are younger than 18 when you die. This will avoid confusion in your extended family as to who should care for your children if both you and the other parent die before the children become adults. It is important when making a will though that you must make sure your appointed guardian agrees to be the guardian. It’s also especially important to name a guardian if you’re a single parent – otherwise the court could end up appointing someone you might not have considered or want.