by Ian Nicholson | Jun 11, 2021 | Wills and Estate Planning
This month, we’re taking a brief break from our usual dinner-table debates about Wills and inheritance. Instead, I want to share something a little different – and something I still can’t quite believe I agreed to. A few weeks ago, I had what I can only describe as an...
by Ian Nicholson | May 6, 2021 | Wills and Estate Planning
Ask anyone whether writing a Will is important and they’ll almost certainly say yes. Ask them if they’ve actually done it, and you’ll get a sheepish look and a long list of reasons why not. As the owner of Beaulieu Wills and Estate Planning,...
by Ian Nicholson | Mar 24, 2021 | Wills and Estate Planning
Now and then, someone asks me, “Why don’t I just write my Will myself?” As the owner of Beaulieu Wills and Estate Planning, my honest reply is always the same: “You absolutely can. Just like you can service your own car, install your own kitchen, or rewire your own...
by Ian Nicholson | Feb 23, 2021 | Wills and Estate Planning
We all know death is inevitable, yet most families avoid talking about the practicalities until it’s too late. You might have already faced the “big conversations” about Wills and Powers of Attorney – but there’s one question that still catches families off guard. And...
by Ian Nicholson | Feb 12, 2021 | Wills and Estate Planning
Most families shy away from talking about death and inheritance. But there’s another subject that feels even more uncomfortable: What happens if someone you love loses the ability to make decisions for themselves? It usually begins with a reassuring comment around the...