by johnireland | Estate Planning Essentials
Why Updating Your Will Is Just as Important as Writing One An outdated Will may no longer reflect your current wishes or circumstances Key Insight Writing a Will is an essential first step, but it is equally important to review it regularly. Changes in assets, family...
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....
