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Oswestry sits right on the Wales and England border, and the communities around it reflect that. Many residents have family roots stretching back generations, with land and property that has passed down informally and never been properly dealt with in a Will. John Lewis is based at Hanmer, making Oswestry one of the closest towns on his service area. He knows this part of the border country well and visits clients regularly across the SY10 and SY11 area.
Will Writing in Oswestry
The Oswestry area has a strong agricultural character and many families here have estates that include farmland, outbuildings, equipment and property that has never been formally valued or dealt with in a Will. The border location adds another layer: some families own land or hold interests on both the Welsh and English sides, which can create complexity if a Will is not structured correctly. John deals with exactly these situations on a regular basis.
Wills
We write single Wills, Mirror Wills and complex Wills for Oswestry residents and communities across the Welsh border. Whether your estate is a straightforward family home or involves land, livestock, shared ownership or assets on both sides of the border, John structures your Will to give your executors clarity and authority. Wills from £120. More about Will writing.
Lasting Power of Attorney
In close-knit rural communities, families often manage an older relative’s affairs informally for years before anyone asks whether they should have an LPA. Informal arrangements have no legal standing, and if the person loses capacity without an LPA registered, the family has no legal authority to act on their behalf. Getting one in place while it is still possible is the right move. LPAs from £130. More about Lasting Power of Attorney.
Trust Planning
For families with property in the Oswestry area, a Property Protection Trust ensures your share of the family home cannot be absorbed into care home fee assessments and passes to your children as you intended. Where estates are larger or more complex, a Trust can also form part of a wider strategy to reduce inheritance tax exposure. More about Trust planning.
Why Oswestry Residents Choose Wales and Northwest Legal
John is based at Hanmer, which puts Oswestry comfortably within his regular service area. He visits clients across the town and the surrounding communities including Gobowen, Whittington, St Martins, Knockin and Selattyn, at a time that suits the household, including evenings and weekends.
He is a longstanding member of the Society of Will Writers and works to their professional code of conduct with full indemnity insurance in place. You can check his membership on the Society of Will Writers website independently before you make contact.
Wills from £120. LPAs from £130. No-quibble price match guarantee. No offices to visit, no waiting rooms and no junior staff. John handles everything personally.
Frequently Asked Questions: Will Writing in Oswestry
Yes. We regularly visit clients across the Oswestry area including Gobowen, Whittington, St Martins, Knockin, Selattyn, Llanrhaeadr and the surrounding border communities. Call 0800 644 6560 to confirm we can reach you.
Not if your Will is structured correctly. England and Wales share a single legal framework for Wills, so one Will can cover assets on both sides. However, the structure matters: your Will needs to be clear about which assets you are dealing with and give your executors the authority they need to act across both. John handles cross-border estates regularly and knows what to look for.
Because John is based locally at Hanmer, Oswestry is straightforward to reach. In most cases we can arrange a visit within a day or two. Call 0800 644 6560 and we will confirm a time. If the situation is urgent, let us know and we will prioritise.
The Rules of Intestacy apply regardless of any informal arrangements, verbal wishes or assumptions within the family. For rural families where land has been farmed together or property passed informally between relatives, intestacy can create disputes that take years to resolve. A Will from £120 makes your wishes legally binding. Citizens Advice guidance on making a Will.
This is very common and John is experienced at putting people at ease. He works at the client’s pace, explains things in plain language and does not pressure anyone into decisions on the day. Many clients find the conversation much easier than they expected once they are comfortable with who they are talking to. A phone call first often helps.
Yes. Evening and weekend appointments are available and are popular with working families or those who need multiple family members present. Call 0800 644 6560 and we will find a time that works for everyone who needs to be involved.
Yes. John Lewis has been a member of the Society of Will Writers for over 15 years. His full listing is publicly available at willwriters.com. He also holds professional indemnity insurance.