Michael Jackson's death highlighted the importance of making a will to confirm which person parents would like to be the guardian of their children when they die.

Jackson's will, made in 2002, granted guardianship of his children to the singer's mother, Katherine, but his former wife Deborah Rowe – who is the mother of Jackson's two eldest children – is reportedly considering legal action to challenge for custody.

Simon Hughes, head of the Private Client Department at Rowlands Solicitors LLP, comments: "We recommend that everyone should make a Will but having a proper Will in place is particularly important where children are involved. You can appoint guardians to look after your children if the worst should happen and, also, set up trust arrangements to ensure that your children are provided for financially until they are sufficiently mature to handle things on their own".