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I’ve got a Lasting Power of Attorney. Do I Need a Living Will Too?

I’ve got a Lasting Power of Attorney. Do I Need a Living Will Too? Before we look at the question of whether you need a Living Will as well as a Lasting Power of Attorney, let’s have a look at what characterises the two things. A Living Will, or Advanced Decision, let’s you say no […]

Reshma Field

WHY YOUR MUM NEEDS A POWER OF ATTORNEY NOW!

From time to time I speak at networking events about Lasting Powers of Attorney and am often asked questions. So, I’ve decided to put fingers to keyboard and go through some of the common ones. My hope is that this will help your mum understand why she should get a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) […]

WHAT MAKES YOUR LIFE WORTH LIVING?

WHAT MAKES YOUR LIFE WORTH LIVING? I’ve recently finished reading When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. I chose to read it because I knew that it asked the Big Questions. You know the ones: what gives life meaning, what’s the meaning of life, and how to face death and come to terms with it. […]

NO MAN IS AN ISLAND

I’ve been pondering on this blog for a while. To be honest, I was having writer’s block. Let’s face it, there’s only so much I can say about Wills and Powers of Attorney and Inheritance tax. It’s a bit of a dry subject and there’s a limit to what I can say on it that […]

WHY WRITING WILLS MAKES ME SO HAPPY!

WHY WRITING WILLS MAKES ME SO HAPPY! I’d forgive you for thinking I’m a bit strange – but I do enjoy writing Wills for my clients. It makes me happy and puts a smile on my face. I get even more excited in the moment after I’ve witnessed them signing their Wills when I see […]