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Guidance, plainly written.
Notes on the questions families actually ask — written to be understood rather than to sound impressive.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
What happens if you lose mental capacity without an LPA?
Most of us plan for what happens after we die. Far fewer of us think about what could happen if we’re still alive but unable to make decisions for ourselves — and whether our family could legally step in.
17 October 2026 · 3 min read
Wills
Is your Will still right for you?
Once a Will is written, it's easy to put it away and forget about it. But families change, relationships change, assets change — and sometimes our wishes change too. Here are nine reasons it may be time for a review.
1 October 2026 · 4 min read
Family Protection
Why legacy planning is about more than writing a will
A will is an important part of planning for the future — but for most families it is only one piece of a much bigger picture. Capacity, guardianship, a vulnerable beneficiary and inheritance tax all sit alongside it.
6 September 2026 · 2 min read
Wills
What a will actually does — and what it doesn't
A will decides who inherits. It does not decide who looks after your children's money, and it does nothing at all while you are alive. Here is where the line sits.
1 September 2026 · 2 min read
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