Life is full of unexpected twists so can you relate to this story?

‘Today's Story’ shares real-life moments of people caught off guard by life’s unpredictability or simply preparing for the future. Some heartwarming, others heartbreaking, all of them personally told after realising the importance of getting their affairs in order. These stories remind us why preparation isn’t just practical—it’s a gift to those we love.

As APDO launches Spring Clearing Week focusing on ‘Your Legacy’, and Martin Lewis’s MoneySavingExpert shares a comprehensive guide on Wills, Powers of Attorney, inheritance tax, and funeral planning, we thought we’d mash them together and bring you a summary of why there’s more to YOU than you think when it comes to life admin.

Our latest post explores how the NOTA:BENE System offers a practical, step-by-step approach to organising everything. Read more to take control of your legacy.

Helping your parents organise their affairs is an act of love, even if it sometimes feels like herding cats. By prioritising the all important legal documents along with using the NOTA:BENE System, you can ensure their wishes are honoured and everyone will know their role.

We’re thrilled to share that our latest guest blog, Navigating the Logistics of a Live-In Carer, has been published on the Hamilton George Care website! This in-depth article explores the practical and emotional aspects of bringing a live-in carer into the family home, with tips on staying organised, maintaining privacy, and creating a smoother transition for everyone involved.

A recent conversation with neighbour, friend and author Pippa Goodhart, creator of the acclaimed children’s book series You Choose (amongst many others), highlighted the practical steps she has taken to safeguard her literary legacy.

Perhaps you’ve put organising your affairs off for the last few years and have been meaning to do it? And there’s always an excuse to delay getting organised. But there’s something magical about the start of a new year. It’s a blank slate, a chance to pause, reflect, and reset. The turn of the calendar prompts thoughts of resolutions so make one vital area your mission this year: organising your life admin.

Getting married in your 40s, 50s or later comes with a unique set of joys and challenges. While love and companionship may be the driving forces behind this decision, we at NOTA:BENE System, as ever, thought about the practical and administrative side of merging lives.

When we think about the legacies we leave behind, we often focus on tangible assets or memories. But one of the most valuable gifts you can pass on to your loved ones is to leave the admin of your life ship shape.