Hi there,

My DH and I were asked to be Godparents just recently. My thoughts on the idea (and that of the friends who asked us) was that the role of a God Parent is to be a good influence throughout the child's life, and to oversee and be someone to go to with their religious activity.

I reckon these days, it's not so much to become their guardians if anything happens to the parents. Usually that is stated in the will.

Speaking of Wills, I have a question - has everyone got theirs organised? That's another job we've been saying "we must do", but still haven't gotten around to it. I think my biggest problem is deciding who will be the legal guardian. I have a brother and my DH has a brother and a sister, and I'm pretty sure it will be out of those three, but it's just narrowing it down from there.

I believe you can get a "will pack" from the news agent or post office can't you, then all you need to do is get a solicitor to sign off on it? I'm a complete legal idiot.

Tam