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In this episode we talk about Lasting Powers of Attorney which are just as important as Wills and relevant to all adults. You're never too young or too old to consider an LPA as it allows you to appoint people you can depend on to make important life decisions if you aren’t able to. Listen to what our guest expert, Tammie Woods, Court of Protection Manager at law firm Debenhams Ottaway has to say on this emotional subject.3 real-life situations where an LPA can save you time, money and stress...

As this series is about transferring wealth, we know there is substantial wealth tied up in family businesses. According to the Oxford research report in 2019, family-owned businesses made up 86.2% of the GDP for the UK. In this episode we talk to Irene from Dallas and Co solicitors to make sure that your business wealth is safeguarded and effectively transferred to those you'd like to receive it.Episode Links:Download Company Governance checklist hereVisit our website: https://md...

In earlier episodes Nicola and Pete have mentioned the use of trusts as a way of directing and controlling family wealth – so in this episode we speak to Jonathan Reeves, a leading trust accountant.If you are a lay trustee not sure of how to meet your responsibilities – or a family lawyer not able to give regulated trust investment advice you should listen to this episodeJonathan Reeves BioVisit our website: https://mdgifa-ps.comPeter's BioNicola's BioCheck out our websiteDiscover Peter on Li...

Welcome to our very first podcast – very exciting. We hope you find this series interesting and thanks for listening. Please let us have your feedback and naturally we would be delighted to receive your questions on any issues we cover that affect you personally.Episode Links:STEP will code Info - what STEP advise is the content of a will.Authorised STEP Member Directory - a complete list of STEP members and the individual's profile.Intergenerational wealth transfer overview PDF - a summary d...

In the second episode when we spoke to Steve, he indicated the millennial generation have a different approach to finding partners and setting up home together. However, this more liberated lifestyle often brings with it concerns for parents who are asked for financial support – to fund the rent deposit or the mortgage deposit. In this episode we talk to Rupi Rai a leading family lawyer at Rayden Solicitors on this subject. Rupi has a lot of sound advice for those involved and, equally import...

10 years ago if you had strong views on investing in green and sustainable investments you would have expected to sacrifice performance and choice! But today that has all changed and these beliefs are much more mainstream. In this episode we talk to Lucy Minton, head of business development support and Louie French, leading green investment influencer, both at Tilney, to get a better understanding of the rapidly growing trend. Prepared to be pleasantly surprised!Episode Links:Visit our websit...

More than ever before many understand that if they want a comfortable retirement they need to make their own provisions. We often see pension funds more valuable than the family home! In this episode we talk to Jessica List, head of technical at the leading pension provider Curtis Banks to see how pensions play a major role in passing on family wealth and estate planning generally.Visit our website: https://mdgifa-ps.comSelf Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) - what we as advisors need to take ...

Divorce can dramatically redirect wealth within a family and as no-blame divorces are just around corner we talk to Reshma Sunnassee to get a better understanding of how she handles divorce and looks at some aspects that are not always considered.In our “what caught our eye” feature we look at recent changes to pensionsEpisode Links:Contact Reshma at Kidd RapinetMore information on Divorce from Kidd RapinetA detailed look at the decision making options relating to Career Average Revalued Earn...

In this episode Iain, a highly experienced will-writer, provides a lot of good advice on estate planning using wills. It might be easier to dip in and out taking notes on what Iain recommends during this 30 minute episode. We look at how to keep family business in the family!Episode Links:STEP membership Site - Find out more about what the qualification really means.Dying Intestate - What happens to your estate when you die without a will in place.Iain's Estate planning Checklist - Click here...

With an ageing population and increased family blending through divorce and remarriages looking out for loved ones can be very testing. In this episode Nicola interviews Peter to get practical tips on claiming benefits and looks at ways of using the family home to pay for care.Episode Links:Care home checklist - Your practical guide to finding the right home.NHS Funding Fact sheet - This factsheet explains what NHS Continuing Healthcare is; how the NHS decides whether you are eligible for it ...