8. Digital Assets

8. Digital Assets

These can present quite a challenge on death, as including:  Computer;  tablet/iPad;  mobile telephone;  social media; and  Dropbox and other facilities. The key thing of course is what happens with what is likely to be a variety of passwords. These would give...
7. Arrangements for Children, Dependants and Pets

7. Arrangements for Children, Dependants and Pets

If you have sole (or joint) care for minor children when you (or both, or the survivor, of you) die, then you should have given advance consideration both as to who will take over that care, as seamlessly as possible, and as to what financial provision you might make....
6. Funeral Arrangements

6. Funeral Arrangements

I wonder how many of my LinkedIn readers are well prepared?! Burial or cremation? You may have a clear preference, but have you made it clear which, together with any particular details (for example, the form it should take, where and who should be involved)? In my...
5. Your Will – The  Essentials

5. Your Will – The Essentials

The vital things are clarity and certainty. The Will should be witnessed by two (disinterested) individuals both present with you, so they sign after you sign. Last week’s Post No. 4 discussed the all-important appointment of Executors. Stating your full name and...
3. Why don’t People  Make a Will?

3. Why don’t People Make a Will?

OK, some do. But it seems that nearly three out of five adults in the UK (56%) don’t have a Will. Failure to make any preparations for the aftermath of the one thing that’s certain in life (even taxes can be mitigated, if not avoided altogether) does seem a bit crazy....