070 - Interview with Akash Desai: Protecting Your Legacy as a Property Investor

In this powerful and personal episode, Martin sits down with Akash Desai, an FCA-regulated legacy planning specialist who helps property investors and business owners protect their wealth, their families, and their future.

If you've ever put off sorting your will, life insurance, or power of attorney, this episode is an essential listen. Martin opens with a sobering story of a mutual friend who passed away without any legacy planning in place — and the devastating impact it had on his young family. Akash then shares his own deeply personal experience and explains why leaving things "for later" often becomes leaving behind chaos.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

✔️ Why every property investor needs to plan for both building and protecting wealth

✔️ The four key "snakes" in life that can undo your progress overnight

✔️ The essential checklist: Will, Life Insurance, Power of Attorney, and an organised Central Repository

✔️ How legacy planning works in practice — and the real cost of not being prepared

✔️ The "Life Insurance Pyramid" explained simply

✔️ The difference between death planning, inheritance tax planning, and long-term wealth protection

✔️ Practical steps you can take this week to secure your family's financial future

✔️ Why legacy planning is one of the most meaningful gifts you can leave behind

Akash breaks everything down into clear, actionable steps — without the jargon — so you can finally understand what needs to be done and why.

Book Your Free Planning Call with Akash

If you'd like Akash to walk through your own situation and help you understand your gaps, you can book a free personalised gap analysis call here:
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