Pictured: Terry Le Long
A local expert has paid a flying visit to help provide peace of
mind to UK soldiers based in Germany.
Specialist will-writer Terry Le Long, who runs NLS Shropshire
Ltd, was asked to give his professional advice and update wills for
a number of troops serving in the 5th Battalion The Rifles.
Terry, who himself is an ex-serviceman having served in the
Royal Air Force, and is now the Shropshire, Staffordshire and
Mid-Wales regional chairman of professional body the Society of
Will Writers (SWW), spent four days at the Battalion's Paderborn
base after being invited by Jonathan Flax, CEO of Black Financial
Solutions, a company that specialises in providing financial
services and advice to the British Armed Forces.
He met with a number of the Battalion's Riflemen and Officers
who were due to be deployed to Afghanistan, the first of which were
set to leave within three days of their initial meeting. Terry
found out about each soldier's individual personal circumstances,
and then wrote them new wills before they set off on their
mission.
"Terry's expertise has proved invaluable for our soldiers,
particularly those who have experienced situations such as a
divorce, having children outside wedlock, or having dependant
relatives relying on incapacity benefit," Captain Ian Wilkins, of
the 5th Battalion The Rifles, revealed. "Thanks to his advice,
their wills are now completely up to date, providing both the
Riflemen and their families with the reassurance and peace of mind
they deserve."
"It's been an absolute honour to be of assistance to these brave
troops," Terry Le Long commented. "During my few days in Germany, I
found out so much about the incredible sacrifices they make and
courage they show on a daily basis, and was particularly inspired
by their ongoing 'Care for Casualties' campaign
(www.careforcasualties.org.uk), a charity dedicated to supporting
the Riflemen and their families, especially those that are injured
in the field of conflict."
For further information about will-writing services and estate
planning, contact Terry Le Long of NLS Shropshire Ltd on 01952
250360 or email terry@nlsshropshire.co.uk.