First Stop Wills & Estate Planning

04/10/2026

This short clip shows the reality of blended families having basic mirror wills 😔

Noel’s mum left everything to his Step father in her will, unfortunately for Noel and his family, Clive who had no children of his own, changed his will, cutting his stepkids out completely.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdQw7M7AKHv/?stkn=a280czQ4M2NyYno3

03/10/2026

Two weeks in Florida with the family, and it’s nearly time to swap the suitcase for the work bag!

I’m taking bookings for appointments from Monday 12 October.

If you’ve been meaning to sort your Will, arrange a Power of Attorney or review your estate planning, get in touch and we’ll book a time to chat.

Email [email protected] or send me a PM to arrange your appointment.

Looking forward to catching up with everyone.

02/10/2026

This one surprises a lot of homeowners. 🏠

Most couples buy their home as joint tenants. That means when one of you dies, your share goes straight to the other owner, whatever your will says.

That's fine for some families. But if you want your share to go to your children, or into a trust, you may need to change how you own the property first. It's called severing the joint tenancy, and it's usually straightforward.

Not sure how you own yours? Send me a message and I'll explain how to check.

30/09/2026

It's the question no parent wants to think about, but it's one of the most important decisions you'll make. 💛

If you haven't named a guardian in your will, you're leaving that decision to someone else.

Swipe through to see what happens and how to get it right 👉

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25/09/2026

“The peace of mind I now have for myself and my two daughters.”
A client’s words after working with me.
If illness stopped you working, how long could you cover your mortgage and everyday bills? If you died, how would your family manage financially?

You may not know that through our sister company I can help with all aspects of personal insurance 😊

I help you understand your options for life cover, critical illness cover and income protection. Plain English advice, based on your circumstances and budget.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or reviewing existing policies, send me a message and we’ll talk it through.
Jim

25/09/2026

"We're married, so it all goes to my wife anyway."

I hear this almost every week. In Northern Ireland, it's often not true. 👇

If you die without a will, the law decides who gets what. It doesn't matter what you'd have wanted. That can mean:

🏠 your children getting a share of the family home alongside your spouse
👨‍👩‍👧 your parents or siblings inheriting, if you don't have children
💔 an unmarried partner getting nothing at all

And the rules here aren't the same as in England. The same family can get a completely different result depending on which side of the water they live on.

The good news is that a will sorts all of this out, and it's usually a lot simpler than people expect.

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Questions? Drop them in the comments, or book a chat through the link in bio.

General information only, not legal advice for your individual circumstances.

23/09/2026

Now I have your attention….
If you haven’t arranged your will and power of attorney, this is your sign!!

29/08/2026

Have you spent the summer looking after your grandkids so there parents can work?

With schools back full time after the bank holiday who not use your new found free time to arrange your estate planning?

Power of Attorney ✅
Wills ✅
Trusts ✅
Severance of Tenancy✅

And all other aspects of estate planning ✅

We can offer phone, video call or face to face appointments from 9:30am (after the school run 🚗) and throughout the day.

Contact us to arrange a chat 💬

12/08/2026

Everyone in Northern Ireland this evening 😂

07/07/2026