Some of you will have seen me talking about the LifeTalk Book Writing Course for financial advisers. So credit where it's due, here are three recent products from the course - many congratulations to Tim Jenkins, Damion Keyworth and Gretchen Betts for bringing these fantastic books to life. All of them are available on Amazon if you would like to support them. Think you might have a book in you? The next course begins in December, so drop me a line if you would like to join the waiting list.

🚨 Is there a planning opportunity here for advisers? I’m not an IHT specialist, but I thought this might be worth flagging. The new Labour government has confirmed changes to Inheritance Tax on farming property. From April 2026, 100% APR and BPR will only apply to the first £1m of combined agricultural and business property. Anything above that will attract 50% relief – leaving a 20% IHT charge on the excess. No quick fixes, and the accountancy firms are already sounding the alarm – especially around lifetime transfers, gifts with reservation, and control/income implications. Might this open the door for advisers to add real value? Curious to hear your take.

Find out how AI is helping with LoAs when I talk to Arran Kingston of 4admin. Join us for our fifth interview with AI leaders in financial advice. Thursday 26th at 11.30am. Join us here: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/VCjPIoSnQHWLj25nr8VANA

How has April been for you? Let's hear what's been working well for you this month...

@Mike LeGassick is starting to promote the imminent launch of his new book, and this is a very clever way to do it. He has used Google's NotebookLM AI tool to create a conversation about his book. (Yes, English voices can be used in other tools but nevertheless this is a very smart use of the tech) Book Overview