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April Fools
More of us than would care to admit here
at MWB were completely duped by our
chief executive, Chris Randall’s brilliant
April Fools’ Day prank. The more astute
of us were perfectly aware of what day
it was and waited eagerly to see what
this year’s would be (last year we were
told lime green uniforms were to become
compulsory).
We each received a long, professionally
worded email explaining how the firm
had decided to branch further afield,
into Europe – and more specifically
merging with a firm in Dublin. We were
to be renamed Kevin Wynne Baxter to
incorporate part of the Irish firm’s title.
Our marketing department had a couple of
panic calls about branding, stationery and
signage for the new office in the Emerald
Isle but slowly people began to click. Chris
included in his prank a couple of fairly
convincing pictures of himself and Kevin
shaking hands and sealing the dealing.
It’s fair to say at least one or two of
us were disappointed when the truth
dawned…
Money Box
One of our probate, trusts and wills solicitors, Christina Spencer, was recommended to
be a member of the expert panel on BBC Radio 4’s Money Box programme by one of her
clients.
She bravely agreed and was part of a panel who, for half an hour discussed the topic
‘should you leave your money to your children, or spend it all before you go?’
They talked about how to decide what’s fair, how to make sure your future is secure,
and how to manage difficult conversations about inheritance. They also discussed what
options you have if you want to challenge someone’s Will or the plans they have for their
estate. Thanks to all the listeners that contacted us to say how helpful her advice was.
Our legal advisers are often considered to be leading experts in their field and we get quite
a lot of requests from TV, radio and publications asking for our views and comments on
news items and changes to the law. We are lucky to have such a brilliant team.
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