Online Wills and DIY Will Kits have long been heralded as a saviour for the time-poor (or just poor in general). But are they all they’re cracked up to be? Everything you need to know before you DIY your will. I often get asked what I think of DIY wills. I used to be too scared to say “They suck balls” and instead would say “I don’t hate them”. But actually, I do hate them […]
Appointing a Testamentary Guardian in your will means you have control over who makes decisions on your behalf if you are no longer able to look after your children. Like every parent I know, my kids are my world. I was lucky enough to get five of them, in two batches. In 1998, my daughter Lily was born two weeks shy of my 21st birthday – a nine-pound four-ounce bundle of perfection. Oliver arrived two
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Estate Planning built on time and kindness This is the story of the woman who helped me become a lawyer. The woman who showed me the work I do in estate planning is a valuable and vital gift to my community. Earlier this year the death of my Nana hit me hard. She was one of the most important women in my life. I keep a photo of her on my desk to remind me
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