Jane’s Blog
News and Views from Jane Cassell
I don’t have competitors!
Recently, a colleague from my old firm, following my praise for an outstanding Employment Lawyer, who is always happy to chat through queries with me or my clients, referred to me as "one of our formidable competitors." I responded, with as much humility as possible,...
Reflect on your choices and back up plans
There are a number of aspects of your Wills that you should keep under review from time to time. Your executors are the people you appoint to administer your estate. They gather valuations, submit forms and promise to deal with your estate correctly, including the...
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 due to...
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 out the...
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 overseas...
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 way I...
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 Titans" and I simply can't contain my...
What age will you be ready to have Wills prepared?
Earlier this year, I met the most delightful couple, who had never quite got round to getting Wills in place. They were in their nineties, and were very inspiring people. I could see how they had aged so well, as they both had a really compassionate and joyful...
Award Nomination
I was honoured to be shortlisted for Best Business Woman in Legal Services at the Best Business Women Awards. I genuinely love what I do - supporting people in taking action and sharing messages that make a difference to your awareness about your estate. This...