Osmonds Regional Will Writers

09/12/2025

50 up! 😊

09/12/2025

See how the recent budget affects your will

Frozen Inheritance tax (IHT) Thresholds. The nil-rate band (£325,000) and the residence nil-rate band (£175,000) remain frozen until at least 2030. As asset values, especially property, increase with inflation, more estates that were previously exempt will become liable for IHT.

29/11/2025

More people being drawn into paying Inheritance tax as allowances continue to be frozen

30/12/2024

It is so important that you choose your Attorneys carefully. See my latest post...

Putting in place finance & property and health & welfare Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) is a very good idea. The consumer expert Martin Lewis certainly encourages it. As a reminder, through LPAs you appoint people (Attorneys) to make decisions on your behalf in the event that you can no longer ma...

06/12/2024

Budget update...

04/06/2024

Don't just take my word for it...

Do you have a Power of Attorney? MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains how this crucial protection works, why it's more important than a will, and how to get one in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live.

04/06/2024

Martin Lewis the consumer expert has said: “Power of Attorney is more important than a Will. A Will decides what happens to your assets if you die. Power of Attorney [decides] what happens to your assets if you lose your faculties.”

If you don't have powers of attorney (LPAs) in place, we can help you.

03/06/2024

In a Court of Appeal case in February 2024, the court had to determine whether one child had unduly influenced the mother to leave her a larger share of her estate under her will than her siblings. One take away is that, if you're going to give uneven shares to your children, make sure you spell out in writing why. A good will writer can help you avoid any accusation of undue influence or duress. Do contact us if you haven't made a will yet

20/05/2024

This thank you card from clients made me smile 😊

19/05/2024

Did you know that if you are not married or in a civil partnership, without a will your partner will not inherit from you. Instead, your children will inherit. If you have no children, it will be your parents. If your parents are no longer alive, it will be your siblings. This is unlikely to be what you want if you and your partner have been together for years. Best advice - change your relationship status and/or make a will 😊

17/01/2024

At the start of 2024, is it finally time to put wills in place? Contact me for a 'no obligation' chat 😊

25/04/2023

Just posted this re your private pension death benefit. A four minute read.

Usually, death benefits under your private pension do not form part of your estate under your will because most pensions are set up under a discretionary trust and the pension administrator has discretion as to who receives the death benefits.