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Shrewsbury is the county town of Shropshire and sits at the heart of a large rural service area. Many residents in and around the town have estates that combine town property with agricultural land, family businesses or assets inherited through previous generations. John Lewis visits clients across Shrewsbury and the wider SY postcode area as part of his North Wales and North West service area.
Will Writing in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury sits where town and countryside meet, and many estates in this area reflect that. A couple who own a townhouse in Meole Brace and a share of a family farm near Condover face a very different set of considerations than an urban professional with a single property and a pension. John writes Wills that account for the full picture, whether your estate is simple or involves multiple types of asset.
Wills
We write single Wills, Mirror Wills and complex Wills for Shrewsbury residents and families across the surrounding Shropshire villages. If your estate involves a family business, agricultural land, jointly owned property or children from more than one relationship, John will structure your Will to reflect that clearly. Wills from £120. More about Will writing.
Lasting Power of Attorney
An LPA is often treated as something to sort out later, and later rarely comes until there is a crisis. If a family member loses capacity without one in place, the only route is a Court of Protection deputyship application. It is a lengthy and costly process that an LPA would have avoided entirely. The right time to act is while everyone is well. LPAs from £130. More about Lasting Power of Attorney.
Trust Planning
For Shrewsbury homeowners, a Property Protection Trust can ensure your share of the family home passes to your children as intended, even if your surviving spouse later needs residential care or remarries. For those with larger or more complex estates, a Trust can also form part of a broader inheritance tax strategy. More about Trust planning.
Why Shrewsbury Residents Choose Wales and Northwest Legal
Shrewsbury has plenty of solicitors, but most charge considerably more for Will writing than John does and few offer home visits as standard. John visits you at home, charges transparent fixed fees and drafts your documents personally. There is no junior paralegal involved and no unnecessary upselling.
He is a longstanding member of the Society of Will Writers and holds professional indemnity insurance. You can verify his membership on the Society of Will Writers website before making contact.
Home visits across Shrewsbury and the surrounding area including Meole Brace, Copthorne, Bayston Hill, Bicton, Condover and the wider SY postcode. Evenings and weekends available. Wills from £120. No-quibble price match guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions: Will Writing in Shrewsbury
Yes. We visit clients across Shrewsbury and the surrounding Shropshire villages including Bayston Hill, Condover, Bicton, Bomere Heath, Pontesbury and further into the SY postcode area. Call 0800 644 6560 to confirm we can reach you.
Business ownership adds a layer of complexity that a standard Will template will not address. John will work through how the business is structured, what your share is worth, and what should happen to it on your death. This includes whether your Will should appoint a specific executor with the authority to manage business assets, and how co-owners or partners should be catered for.
John can walk you through where your estate sits relative to the current threshold and what options are available, including how a Trust or careful Will structure could reduce the taxable value of your estate. He will give you an honest assessment without pushing you towards anything you do not need. GOV.UK guidance on inheritance tax.
If someone has already lost mental capacity, an LPA can no longer be registered. The family would need to apply to the Court of Protection for a deputyship order instead. John can explain what that process involves and whether it applies in your situation. If capacity is borderline, it is worth having an urgent conversation before the window closes.
Yes. Evening and weekend appointments are available and are popular with working families who cannot take time off during the day. Call 0800 644 6560 to find a time that works for everyone who needs to be present.
In most cases within a few days. Call 0800 644 6560 and we will confirm a time. If the situation is urgent, for example where someone’s health is declining, tell us and we will prioritise.
John Lewis is a member of the Society of Will Writers, the UK’s leading professional body for Will writers. He has held membership for over 15 years and his listing is publicly available at willwriters.com. He also holds professional indemnity insurance.