Crossing Your Fingers Doesn't Work

Last night's BBC 2 programme "Can't Take It with You - Charity Doesn't Begin at Home" was a fascinating insight to the type of challenges Will Writers face every day. 

With the increase of divorce, remarriage, cohabitation and complex family set ups which often include step-children , trying to make a decision on who you should leave your wealth to can cause big headaches.  

Then when you throw into the mix  partners who do not agree on where wealth should go you then really do need to speak to an experienced adviser who can steer you through the options and help you make the best choice using the estate planning tools avaialble.

When faced with difficult decisions people often stick their head in the sand and ignore the problems which could mean assets not going where they want them to.  Crossing your fingers and hoping for the best doesn't work when it comes to such an important documnet as your Will.

Link to Sir Gerry Robinson's programme

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00xk05j/Cant_Take_It_with_You_Charity_Doesnt_Begin_at_Home/

Bicester Market

Had a great day on Bicester Market promoting my business along with Lisa from Driftaway, Steve from Ring Road, Paul from Mastermind and Maggie a personal tranier. Met some great people and spread the word about some local businesses.

 

We are going to repeat this again - next time I have been dared to wear a costume - think I might dress as a gorilla - what do you think?

 

Do you think I'll scare people away?

 

 

Homeless Man Inherits $6 million - but doesn't know it!!

  A homeless man reported to be living on the streets in Bolivia fled police who were bringing him news of a $6-million inheritance. Tomas Martinez, 67, thought the police were about to arrest him for his alcohol and drug habits. The man disappeared without a trace, causing Bolivian newspapers to speak of him in 2000 as a "new millionaire paradoxically not knowing his fortune".

The inheritance came to Mr Martinez from his ex-wife, Ines Gajardo Olivares, who inherited the money herself from family members. She evidently did not blame him for leaving her several years ago.