It doesn’t have to be dementia

As I explain Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) to some of my clients, I can see that mentally, they’re moving on, because they aren’t old enough to develop dementia. My message to you today, is that losing the ability to make your own decisions, may not be...

Divorce and your Will

People going through a divorce, should review their Will. Some will get a Will in place for the first time ever. People who “get” the importance of a mid-way-through-divorce Will, get on and do it, without delay. People who think they have to have sorted...

Overseas Assets in your WIll

More and more people have overseas assets than ever before. With my Wills hat on (does it ever come off?!) there are a few pointers that I happily share with anyone who’ll listen. Even on holiday. If you’re someone who has overseas assets, or may inherit...

I’ve reached my Mum’s death age

Back in June 2017, I came face to face with the man who took my Mum’s whole estate, when I was just 9 years old. In September, I felt able to write about that experience, and how it had sowed the seed for JC Independent Wills & Probate and how it impacts the...

JC answers Tim Ferriss’ questions!

I don’t know if you’re like me, and been eagerly awaiting Timothy Ferriss’ new book “Tribe of Mentors – Short Life Advice from the best in the world” which is out this week. At the start of this year, I devoured “Tools of...