My-Linda Lorentsson

Have you considered the importance of estate planning?

Many people don’t realise that inheritance tax (IHT) can apply once your estate goes over £325,000, although some people may also benefit from an additional residence nil rate band when passing on a home to direct descendants. This includes property, money, investments, and everyday belongings, and from April 2027, unused pension savings may also form part of your estate for inheritance tax. This can affect how much of your wealth is ultimately passed on to the people who matter most.

Estate planning helps ensure your wishes are followed and that as much of your estate as possible passes to the people you choose. However, the rules around inheritance tax can be complex and lots of people don’t understand how allowances apply or what their tax position will be.

That’s where I can help. I can help you to get a clear picture of the value of your taxable estate, explore ways to manage or reduce any tax liability and put a long-term plan in place that fits your goals and circumstances.

If you’d like to take control of your legacy, let’s talk about how I can support you.

My work centres on one simple question: How can I help you?

People reach out to me when their finances feel unclear — whether they have lots of moving parts and aren’t sure how they fit together, or they sense that something important might be missing. Pensions, investments, savings, budgeting, protection, tax allowances, business and personal finances… it can be hard to see how each piece connects. I help you step back and understand the whole picture, including how to structure things well for your family now - and for those who one day will inherit from you. Then we build a plan together that fits where you are now and where you want to go.

I’m a qualified financial planner with a Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (DipPFS), accredited through the Chartered Insurance Institute. What drives me is using my technical knowledge in a way that makes financial decisions clearer and more manageable for my clients.

Before moving into financial planning, I spent a decade in financial services - from corporate bonds to building and running my own business. That experience shaped my approach: staying calm, keeping things practical, and translating complexity into clarity so clients feel confident about their choices.

I support clients through every stage of life - from starting out and building financial foundations, to raising a family, preparing for retirement, and planning their legacy. I also work closely with business owners, helping align personal and business goals, structure income tax efficiently, protect the business, and plan for succession or exit.

Clients can expect a proactive and personal service. I work with clients both face to face, when practical, and remotely for convenience and flexibility.

Fun facts about me:

I started my early career in urban planning, which gave me an appreciation for how good structure and long-term planning shapes good outcomes. I’m also a qualified personal trainer and nutrition coach - training and nutrition are a real passion of mine. When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me in the gym, on a tennis court, or out on my motorbike.