IGNITE The Power Within · with Mike Hiner
Die Without a Will? Your Kids Could End Up in Care
The conversation
If you died tomorrow, would your children be protected, or could strangers end up deciding what happens next? In the UK, one missing document can cause chaos faster than most people realise. Asset protection specialist Mike Hiner walks through the real-life traps families fall into, especially blended families, and the simple steps that prevent avoidable pain.
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Mentioned in the episode
This episode is general information and education only. It isn't legal, tax or financial advice. Always get professional advice for your situation.
What we cover
- Guardianship: what can happen if guardians aren't named
- A real disinheritance story, and how it happens
- The “government will” (UK intestacy rules): who gets what
- The property ownership mistake that catches people out
- Care fees, and how families lose assets unexpectedly
- Why Lasting Power of Attorney matters while you're alive
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