🧁 The Great British Life Admin Bake-Off

sarahhitchengibbon
Oct 1
2 min read

Because getting your will and LPA sorted shouldn't be half-baked!

So we say: if we’re going to tackle life admin, let’s treat it like a Bake-Off challenge.

👩‍🍳 The Signature Bake: Your Will

This is your classic bake - the one everyone expects to see. Your will outlines:

Who gets what (your beneficiaries),
Who’s in charge (your executors),
And any other special instructions (like who gets the dog or the family china).

But if you don’t get the measurements right (or forget an ingredient like a witness!), the whole thing can collapse faster than a soggy bottom.

Top tip: Don’t DIY your will unless you're a star baker in disguise. Legal advice = proper recipe.

🔥 The Technical Challenge: Your LPA

Less glamorous, but oh-so-important. A Lasting Power of Attorney is the bake that needs to work under pressure - when life throws curveballs.

There are two types:

Property & Financial Affairs
Health & Welfare

Like tempering chocolate or proving dough, it requires patience and precision. You need to choose the right attorney, understand the timing, and make sure it's properly registered.

Top tip: Don’t leave this until it’s too late - it’s much easier to set up while everything’s still cool (mentally speaking).

🍰 The Showstopper: Estate Planning

This is the final flourish. It pulls everything together into one glorious (legally sound) masterpiece. This might include:

Tax planning
Guardianship for children
Funeral wishes
Business succession

It’s your chance to make a real impression and leave something thoughtful behind.

Top tip: The best estate plans are layered, elegant, and made with love - not rushed in a panic at the end.

☕ Tea Break with SHG

At SHG Law, we believe life admin shouldn’t be overwhelming or dull. With the right guidance (and maybe a slice of cake on the side), it can feel empowering - like ticking off a big task with a flourish.

📝 Ready to Bake Your Life Admin Plan?

Whether you’re starting from scratch or need help perfecting a recipe someone else began, we’re here for the whole journey.

📞 Book a chat with SHG Law - no soggy bottoms, no half-baked documents. Just solid, straight-talking legal support with a bit of personality.