Planning Ahead: Wills, Probate, and Peace of Mind

28/10/2025 41 min Temporada 1 Episodio 10

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Practical Legal Guidance with Jacqueline DunneWhat do you need to know about making a will, choosing an executor, or documenting your funeral wishes? In this episode, solicitor Jacqueline Dunne shares expert advice on legal planning at end of life—from enduring power of attorney to probate, and how to avoid some of the most common (and costly) mistakes. Packed with real-life stories and practical takeaways, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to plan clearly and kindly for the future.Discover The Journey Together, a podcast by North West Hospice Charity. Hear advice, personal stories, guidance and emotional support for patients, families, and caregivers navigating palliative care.“She keeps saying, ‘You know what I want to do.’ But it doesn’t matter how many times she says it while she’s alive. Once she dies, if there’s no will, there’s no record… everything gets divided equally. It doesn’t matter legally.”“It’s peace of mind… the will gives you that. . . Nobody leaves my office after doing a will sad or depressed. They’re always smiling. Their shoulders have dropped down… there’s just that peace of mind.”Guest: Jacqueline DunneHost: Tara Rafter, ⁠The Navigation Coach⁠Show music: #mobygratis @mobygratisEpisode Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Neptune Financial⁠This podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠Verver⁠⁠⁠by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North West Hospice Charity⁠⁠