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Jocasta Claire Traill Innes [1] (21 May 1934 – 20 April 2013) was a British writer, journalist and businesswoman.
- The Second Awkward Conversation Every Parent Must Have with Their Child
- Robert’s Story - The Potentially Destructive Consequences of Silence
- You Don’T Need Your Child’S Permission
- Telling The Kids
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Most parents will tell you that the most awkward and embarrassing conversation they ever had to have with their child was “The Talk” during adolescence about the birds and the bees. No parent looks forward to this onerous task, yet few will shy away from it, because by and large we take our parenting responsibilities seriously. But the responsibili...
From our own contested wills casebook, Robert's story strikes a chord. Robert (not his real name – confidentiality is at the heart of everything we do) came to me for advice a few short weeks after losing his father, Arthur. He had always known that he and his sister Alison were executors of Arthur’s will, and understood that they were to inherit A...
Witnessing many painful situations like Robert’s have led me to the view that for a parent to keep silent about their testamentary plans is weak and often just plain cruel. But having the courage to tell your children your plans is not the same as seeking their approval. You don’t need your children’s approval of, or agreement to, your testamentary...
So, how to broach this awkward subject? There’s no easy way to do it, so it’s best just to come out with it and state boldly what plans you have made. Your children may protest at your plans, but bear in mind they have no legal grounds for objection. By all means reassure your children that they are equally loved, and tell them your reasons for you...
Daisy Goodwin, a novelist and TV producer, shares her experience of feeling hurt and rejected when her mother, Jocasta Innes, left her a small legacy in her will. She argues that parents should talk to their children about their estate plans to avoid family conflicts and resentments.
May 8, 2013 · A personal and nostalgic account of the late Jocasta Innes, a writer, cook and painter, and her home in Spitalfields. See photos of her colourful and eclectic interiors, designed by herself and her partner, the architect Sir Richard MacCormac.
Apr 26, 2013 · Jocasta Innes was a prolific author of cookery and design books, who taught readers how to make their own food and decorate their homes. She had a nomadic and bohemian childhood, and a turbulent personal life, but became a champion of domestic skills and crafts.
Jan 28, 2015 · AFTER my mother, Jocasta Innes, died in April 2013, a month before her 79th birthday, there was a drift of phone calls, texts, emails and letters celebrating her creativity, her energy and the vivid attack she made upon the world.
Apr 23, 2013 · Jocasta Innes, who died in 2013, was a prolific author of cookery and interior design books, such as The Pauper's Cookbook and Paint Magic. She lived in a historic house in Spitalfields, London, and shared her creative ideas and stories with the author of this profile.
May 4, 2021 · The author and columnist Jason Goodwin shares the story of how he discovered a portrait of his mother, Jocasta Innes, painted by Caroline Hill in 1959. He also reveals some details about his mother's life and Hill's artistic style.
