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The Real Risks of Delaying Wills

The Real Risks of Delaying Wills

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 Want to be on The Kent Business Show Show?The Kent Business Show Show features business owners, professionals, and experts sharing practical insight, lived experience, and real-world advice.If you’d like to be a guest on a future episode and share your story or expertise with a Kent-based (and growing UK-wide) audience, register your interest here:https://www.kentbusinessshow.co.uk/live-po...Today’s guest Teresa Dupay is a professional will writer who works closely with families, couples, and business owners to help them put clear plans in place for the future.Known for her calm, human approach, Teresa makes conversations about wills, powers of attorney, and legacy planning feel accessible rather than overwhelming. Her work focuses on peace of mind, clarity, and protecting the people who matter most.In this episode, Teresa explains what actually happens when someone dies without a will, why people often avoid making one, and how small decisions made today can prevent major stress and conflict later.The conversation covers wills, lasting powers of attorney, property ownership, and family planning — all explained in plain English and grounded in real-life examples.This is for:• Parents with young children• Couples who own property together• Business owners and directors•. Blended or modern families• Anyone who keeps putting off making a willYou'll be taking away:• Why writing a will doesn’t mean “tempting fate”• What really happens when there is no will in place• How children, partners, and businesses are affected• The difference between executors and lasting power of attorney• Why property ownership structure matters• Why peace of mind is the real benefit of planning aheadSubscribe for practical conversations with business owners and professionals sharing real insight, experience, and lessons learned.00:00 Why avoiding wills causes bigger problems later00:12 Welcome to The Kent Business Show & today’s guest00:35 What really happens if you die without a will01:01 The Kent Business Show intro01:26 Theresa’s journey into will writing03:19 The myth: “If I write a will, I’ll die”03:42 What happens legally if there is no will04:10 Business owners: why wills matter even more04:56 Blended families & why wills get complicated05:20 Separation, divorce & unintended consequences06:19 Why long-term partners don’t automatically inherit06:49 What happens to children if parents die without a will07:45 Making wills comfortable, human & stress-free08:05 A powerful story: legacy, family & unexpected connections10:48 Guardianship for children under 1811:35 Executors, trustees & managing an estate12:16 Choosing guardians realistically13:01 Trusts, inheritance ages & protecting children14:20 Should you talk to children about your will?15:22 Why families avoid these conversations (and why they shouldn’t)17:50 Executors vs Power of Attorney – what’s the difference?18:14 Property & Financial Power of Attorney explained19:38 Health & Welfare Power of Attorney explained20:51 Why LPAs matter more than people realise21:45 How long LPAs take & what they cost23:42 Can you do a will without Power of Attorney (and vice versa)?24:47 Why wills can feel emotional — and how Theresa handles it25:16 Being specific with assets to avoid conflict26:49 Overseas property & why UK wills won’t cover it27:38 Sponsor message – Your Video Team28:44 When couples disagree during will planning30:42 Emotional attachments to possessions33:12 Theresa’s top property ownership tip33:28 Joint tenants vs tenants in common explained35:52 Why most people still don’t have a will36:18 Put “make a will” at the top of your to-do list37:04 Renting vs owning — does it change your will?38:17 Budgets, inheritance tax & staying informed39:49 Theresa’s free will-planning resources41:24 Final advice: make this your New Year’s resolution42:01 How to contact Theresa & next steps42:19 Become a guest on The Kent Business Show
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