Jane’s Blog

There's no doubt about it, being an executor is a big responsibility. Many people feel comfortable about taking on such a risk. After all, would your husband have had financial secrets? Some people, who were an attorney for an ageing Aunt, feel sure that they are well...

I understand that a lot of us are in denial, but we all have an expiry date. Some of us probably have a best before date, even though we're in denial about that too. On the basis that it's generally not possible to predict which particular day or month or even year...

 was recently asked to suggest some ways for a Probate company to improve their service. And one of the questions I was asked, was whether a technological tool could be created to assist with the Probate process. The truth is, and I delivered this as diplomatically as...

Some clients want to deal with a local probate lawyer and I can see the attraction. People still think it's necessary to go to an office, physically shake hands and deliver papers. I'm going to encourage you to think another way. Since the legal profession went...

Just before Christmas, I attended my Auntie's funeral. It was a beautiful service, in the Catholic Church where she had been baptised. My Uncle struggled. They'd been together since she was fifteen, and were both in their eighties. Fifteen. Can you even imagine that?...

When you finally go ahead with your Will, there will be no fanfare, no-one will congratulate you. Well, perhaps your spouse will give you a hug of appreciation. A thank you for prioritising protecting them. My message to you as you read this article, is that no-one is...