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...
by johnireland | Estate Planning Essentials
A Will Is a Starting Point, Not the Strategy Many people take comfort in saying, “I have a Will.” That is a sensible step, but it is only the beginning of proper estate planning. A basic Will distributes assets – what it does not necessarily do is protect them....
