Peace of Mind Through a Simple Will Review
2 minute read by Jamie Shepherd on 10th Jun 2026A married couple approached Soteria Estate Planning to review the Wills they had put in place through a workplace benefits scheme several years earlier. Having been reassured at the time that their estate planning was "taken care...
Ian Macbeth Takes on the London Marathon for First Days Children's Charity
2 minute read on 10th Jun 2026At Soteria Estate Planning, we love celebrating members of our team who go above and beyond to support great causes, and this year we're incredibly proud of Ian Macbeth for completing the London Marathon in aid of First Days...
A Will Protects You After Death. An LPA Protects You Before It. Why Martin Lewis Says It Matters More
3 minute read by Jamie Shepherd on 11th May 2026When people think about estate planning, the first thing that usually comes to mind is writing a Will. But financial expert Martin Lewis has repeatedly highlighted something many families overlook: A Lasting Power of Attorney...
Life’s Too Short to Wait: Why “Tomorrow” Isn’t a Strategy
3 minute read by Jamie Shepherd on 8th May 2026Living for Today, Not “Someday” In this video clip, Tyson Fury delivers a raw and honest perspective: the idea of “tomorrow” can be misleading. Following a moment of personal reflection sparked by tragic news, he chose to...
Why “Soteria”? The Greek Goddess of Protection and the Team Ethos behind Soteria Estate Planning
6 minute read by Jamie ShepherdIf you have ever searched “what does Soteria mean?” or “Greek goddess of protection”, you are really searching for something deeper than mythology: reassurance that the people you trust with your family’s future...
Why Soteria Estate Planning Name and What the Greek Goddess of Protection Has to Do with Your Will and LPAs
8 minute readIf you have ever wondered what “Soteria” means, you’re not alone. In Greek mythology, Soteria is the spirit/goddess of safety, deliverance and preservation from harm a symbol of protection when life becomes uncertain. That...
When Should You Start Your Estate Planning? What It Should Include (And How a Boutique Service Helps)
10 minute readEstate planning should begin as soon as you have someone or something you’d want protected - a partner, children, a home, savings, a business, or even simply the wish to make decisions on your own terms. For many people, that...
Estate Planning Checklist UK: The Step-by-Step Guide to Protecting Your Family (Wills, LPAs & More)
10 minute readIf you have been thinking, “We really should get our affairs in order,” you are not alone and you don’t need to be wealthy to benefit from estate planning. An estate planning checklist is a simple, practical set of steps...
What Rights Do People Have if There Is an Lpa in Place? Roles, Responsibilities and Triggers for Attorneys
10 minute readIf a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is in place, it creates clear legal rights and responsibilities for the people involved but only within the limits of the document and the law. The donor (the person who made the LPA) keeps...
Lasting Power of Attorney Rules in the UK: What You Need to Know, What Has Changed, and What It Means for Families
11 minute readA Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is only useful if it is made correctly, registered and easy to use when life gets difficult. In the UK (England & Wales), the core rules haven’t changed overnight but how LPAs are made, accessed...