by johnireland | Articles
The Document Everyone Means to Sort Out Two people start a company. They incorporate online, take fifty shares each, use the default model articles, and get on with the work. Five, ten, fifteen years later the business is worth a serious amount of money — and the...
by johnireland | Estate Planning Essentials
Maintaining control over assets without direct ownership can significantly improve long-term flexibility, protection, and planning outcomes. Ownership is often treated as the ultimate goal. Assets are acquired, titles are secured, and control appears absolute. Yet in...
by johnireland | Legal Spotlight
Why Putting Your Home in Joint Names May Not Protect It Ownership structure can have significant legal and estate planning consequences Key Insight Many couples assume that owning their home jointly will automatically protect the surviving partner and simplify...
by johnireland | Estate Planning Essentials
Why Mirror Wills May Not Be Enough for Modern Families Simple Wills can unintentionally expose family wealth to future risks Key Insight Mirror Wills are commonly used by couples as a straightforward way of ensuring that assets pass to each other and then to children....
by johnireland | Estate Planning Essentials
Why a Will Alone May Not Protect Family Wealth Understanding the difference between distributing assets and protecting them for future generations. Key Insight Many people feel reassured once they have written a Will, believing their affairs are fully organised. While...
