Jane’s Blog
News and Views from Jane Cassell
The subtle art of caring for your family
Get yourself a professionally prepared Will. Simples! I'm guessing you want a bit more than that, so let me explain the process with JC Independent Wills & Probate. We have a telephone chat. We discuss your needs, any concerns, and what you need to think about and...
When should I have a Will?
People often ask me if they need a Will. The throw away answer is that if you think you might die one day, then yes, it's a great idea. Some people feel that if there are any variables, if their circumstances or assets are in a state of fluctuation, then they don't...
Will you have a heavenly chat?
Sometimes someone contacts me following the loss of their spouse, as they know they need to get a Will in place. Sometimes the absent spouse died suddenly and very unexpectedly. Sometimes it was following a short or long illness. Either way, the person is left knowing...
When to have LPAs?
People sometimes tell me they won't have LPAs prepared... until they need them! I have to break it to people I care about that the time to put LPAs in place is when you don't need them. A little bit like a Will, which by the time you really need it, it's too late....
If wills could hug
Your Will should be a thorough and detailed document, and it should make you feel warm and fuzzy. When you choose executors, ensure you put the correct people in place, to sort things out. Think about who has the skills, and who's incentivised to deal with matters....
You’re welcome
Please know that whoever you are, whatever your need in terms of Wills, LPAs and Probate services, I'm here to serve you. Sometimes, the best service I can provide, is to direct you elsewhere. I've had a few people approach me for their Wills recently who were...
What’s really going on?
When various people try to sell me something in life, I try to assess the various agendas going on. The classic thing within my area of the legal profession, is that my fellow professionals are encouraged to "sell" funeral plans and to encourage clients to put their...
Do you believe?
Do you believe you're going to die one day? I haven't decided yet whether I would prefer to know in advance or not. I think on balance I'd like to reach my target age of 120 years young, then die in my sleep. I've met clients who intend to be plasticised, others who...
Are you celebrating?
When my clients finally get their Wills and LPAs in place, they tell me it was painless compared to what they were expecting, they tell me the process with me has been more thorough than they could have anticipated and they tell me they feel relieved at finally...