Deepika Choudhary, Barrister and Solicitor

04/10/2026

Most people know estate planning is important, but very few actually do it. This cartoon captures that gap perfectly.
You’ve probably told yourself:
“I’ll get to it next year”
“I’m still young”
“My family knows what I want”
“It’s too complicated/expensive”
If you’ve been putting it off, perhaps today is the day to finally get started — your family will thank you for it.

04/10/2026

One of the most common issues I see in estate administration is what I call a “scavenger hunt.” Executors know there are assets, but they have no clear idea where to start.
In my practice, I always encourage clients to put together a simple “Asset Map” for their executors. I’ve seen too many situations where executors are left guessing because no basic information was ever shared.
Your “Asset Map” should at least include:
• Where your accounts are held
• Life insurance policies
• Any foreign accounts
• Private loans you’ve given to others
• Other key financial relationships or assets
A little effort now can save your loved ones a lot of time and stress later

03/31/2026