If you are planning to make a Will, you have probably wondered, “Why use a solicitor? I could just do everything myself.” Key Takeaways However, just being legally valid isn’t everything. Here are five of the most important reasons to...
Category: Wills
Why do you need our Life Organiser?
Life is busy enough without thinking about what will happen to all of your affairs when you die or become incapable. What will happen to your estate and your bank accounts, savings, bills and other important aspects of your life?
Cohabiting couples and making a Will
According to the latest research from the 2021 Office for National Statistics Census, a growing number of couples are living together who are not married. However, it remains a common misconception that cohabiting couples have the same legal rights as...
CMA Probes Unregulated Will Writers
Due to a rise in complaints and concerns over poor service, unfair costs and contract terms, the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) have begun further investigations into legal services provided by unregulated Will Writers. Key takeaways The Law Gazette recently...
What is the Residence NRB and why is it important?
There are several completely legitimate ways to reduce the burden of Inheritance Tax. The most recent to be introduced is the Residence Nil-Rate Band (NRB).
Deeds of Variation: How to change a Will after a death
If you are a beneficiary of a Will left by someone who has now died, you have the right to draw up a legal document called Deed of Variation (DOV) to redirect your inheritance.
Career Stories – Melody Ogbebor
Meet Melody! Melody joined Osborne Morris & Morgan Solicitors in 2021 as a Paralegal and qualified as a Solicitor in September 2022. She currently works within our Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney & Probate department. She graduated with an LLB...
The importance of having a Digital Legacy
When we lose a loved one, we often find comfort in the memories they leave behind. However, with many of these memories now stored digitally, in today’s society, families are in danger of losing this precious shared history. Having access...
Can I Change My Will?
If you need to change your Will, we explain the steps you can take to reviewing and changing your Will at any time.
What you need to know before writing an online will
Stats show that alternatives to traditional Will writing with a solicitor are on the rise. What you need to know before writing a will online
Writing your Will: The best resolution you’ll make for your loved ones
There is never a bad time to begin writing a will, at Osborne Morris & Morgan we encourage you to think about the benefits it provides you and your loved ones.
How you and your loved ones can benefit from a Will
A Will is one of the most important documents you will create during your lifetime. Here are just a few of the ways a Will can benefit you and your loved ones:
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