Rachael is on a mission to share her expertise and help more people avoid the all-too-common misery caused by not having a Will, poorly drafted Wills, or the lack of relevant estate planning provisions.
The articles below share her nuggets of wisdom, drawn from years of working with personal and business clients, to help protect you from these pitfalls, explained in straightforward, plain English (not legal jargon).
Why Lasting Powers of Attorney are essential for Carers
Why Lasting Powers of Attorney are essential for Carers According to figures from Carers UK, around one in eight adults in the UK acts as a Carer for a loved…
Will Disputes – What if you’ve been left out..?
Will Disputes – What if you’ve been left out..? Losing a loved one is always an upsetting time. That upset is only heightened if you later discover that you have…
Planning For Retirement When You’re Self-Employed
The appeal of working for yourself is leading to a sharp increase in the number of people opting to go self-employed. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics,…
The Importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney for Farming Businesses
Farms have often been held within a family for generations and handed down when the owner dies. That would be the case where the ownership is straight-forward. That said, farms…
Could Your Job Be Affecting Your Life Plans?
It’s an accepted fact that women live longer than men, but statistics from the Office for National Statistics have uncovered that different jobs can also affect people’s life expectancy. They…
What is ‘Business Property Relief’…?
Inheritance Taxis often named as one of the UK’s most hated taxes. While there are a number of ways to reduce your eventual tax bill, many people are unaware of…
Make Business Succession a Success
Succession planning is important for all business owners. Working out exactly who should take over from you when you retire or if you die, and setting out a process for…
The Value of Lasting Powers of Attorneys
A former Senior Judge recently shared his view on the risks surrounding Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and the need for the public to ‘be aware’ of them. Sadly he…
How Pensions have changed
It’s just over two years since the pension reforms were introduced to give people more choice in accessing their pensions. One of the benefits it’s brought is that it is…
Denying Legacies to Celebrity Children
Father of 4, Gordon Ramsay, has joined a growing list of celebrities who have decided not to leave their inheritance to their children. The celebrity chef, perhaps as well known…
Using Your House in Retirement
A house is far more than simply a home. It’s also an enormously valuable asset, which can help you meet the costs of retirement. In truth, most of us aren’t…
Only 5% of the UK population is prepared for the future
Whenever we spot a new wrinkle or grey hair, we often pause for a moment and consider how the years are rolling by. Most of us at some point will…