19/05/2026
Time, memories… and passing the baton
Earlier this month, an old friend came to stay for an extended weekend.
We hadn’t spent proper time together for some time — the kind of weekend where conversation picks up exactly where it left off, even though so much of life has happened in between.
It was a reminder of how quickly time moves.
Not long after, I received an invitation to celebrate the 50th anniversary of my old school — in Hertfordshire — and it stopped me in my tracks. I was there in that founding year. It doesn’t feel like 50 years ago… but of course, it is.
Between those two moments, it really struck me:
Life quietly gathers pace.
Families grow.
Children become adults.
Some people we love are no longer here.
And yet, the memories… those stay with us.
At a certain point, many of us begin to think differently about what we leave behind — not just financially, but in terms of clarity, guidance, and care for the people who matter most.
In many ways, it’s about passing the baton.
Making sure the next generation is supported.
Making things easier during what can be a difficult time.
And ensuring that what you’ve built — in whatever form that takes — is handled in the way you would want.
It’s not always the easiest conversation to start, but it is one of the most important.
If this resonates with you, or you’re beginning to think about putting plans in place, I’d be more than happy to have a chat — no pressure, just a conversation.
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