Freedom came with more decisions than I was used to making. Every day required dozens of small choices: routes, weather, how far was too far, when a short trip became too much.
"Too often we're just focusing on the numbers and forgetting the communication and setting goals," he says, noting that while tax strategies and asset transfers are well supported, the "soft side" of transition-roles, expectations, and ongoing involvement-is often left undefined.
Ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global markets and oil prices, adding a persistent layer of uncertainty for UK firms. This geopolitical instability is driving higher cost pressures and intensifying concerns around supply chains and energy security, all of which are critical factors in strategic business decision making.
Being methodical usually involves creating a process that you trust will eventually lead to an acceptable result, and then committing to executing it over and over. This reduces a lot of mental load, and helps when you don't know exactly how long something will take or how many attempts you'll need to make.
The family is faced with the challenge of appointing a decision-making representative for their mother, who has dementia, without a prior power of attorney in place.
