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15.01.2022 Today I packed up a will box which is heading off to a client. I like doing it when I have time, it’s fun. Every time I pull one of these together, I feel enormous pride.... For my client, and for me personally. This is more than just a colourful, confetti filled box with a will and enduring power of attorney in it. This box? Well it symbolises a few things in my eyes. Peace of mind: For my client, having reduced their mental load. SIGNIFICANTLY. Selflessness: My client having done the hard yards now, to ensure their VIPs are protected when they aren’t around. Clarity: About what is really important, now and in the future. This box may feel light in a physical sense, but the weight of the contents inside? It’s SOLID. See more

14.01.2022 Death anxiety is an actual thing. I don’t think you are shocked to hear that. It’s an underlying elephant in the room. And while our own mortality is an inevitable part of life, it is also something many of us would much rather avoid contemplating until the day we actually die. I get it.... In terms of planning ahead, particularly when it comes to our own mortality and what might happen to those we leave behind, our own avoidance can have devastating consequences on our loved ones. The good news? While death anxiety may unite us all in varied ways, so does the desire to take care of the ones we love, even if we’re no longer around. You don’t need to have found the answers to all of your existential questions before starting your Will, and nor do you need to have eradicated any feelings of anxiety around the topics of death and mortality [Disclaimer: it’s just not possible]. You just need to start. See more

12.01.2022 Sometimes I get emails from people who are separating from their partners asking for a referral to a family lawyer. Often, they end the email with: once all the family law stuff is sorted, I’ll get back in touch about updating my will.... To which I reply: Wait, come back!’ [sent with love, of course]. Why? Unlike divorce, mere separation does not affect your will. Yes, you read that correctly. If you fail to update your will on separation and you pass away, your ex is likely to inherit any property you left to them. Worse still if you don’t have a will, they stand to inherit a big chunk of your assets. Similarly, if your will names your ex as your executor and you are not yet divorced, they can take up that role regardless if you want them to or not. Separation and divorce is a complicated time, you need to get this part sorted, so you can securely move on into the next exciting chapter of your life. See more

04.01.2022 Some Saturday morning garden inspiration. Image credit: @hopewood_home