Posted By: Cathy Warnock
During March 2021 we will once more be taking part in the NORTHERN IRELAND HOSPICE “Make a Will Month”. For those who wish to participate in the scheme we will be waiving our professional fee in relation to writing a b...
Edward & Co Solicitors Are Taking Part In The National WILL AID SCHEME
Posted By: Cathy Warnock
During the month of November 2020 Edward & Co Solicitors are taking part in the national Will Aid Scheme . Will Aid is a partnership between solicitors and nine well known charities which include NSPCC, British Red Cross, Trocaire and AgeUK. Clients who wish to make straightforward wills...
Posted By: Cathy Warnock
When we act in the sale or purchase of rural properties not connected to the mains sewer one issue which regularly causes difficulty is the presence of a septic tank. There are two issues which we commonly encounter: firstly that there is no formal consent for the septic tank and secondly that ther...
Posted By: Cathy Warnock
The last week or so has seen a number of positive developments in relation to buying and selling houses in Northern Ireland. On Monday 8 June Land Registry began to accept new applications for registration again meaning that anyone who buys a property can now apply to have their ownership registere...
Posted By: Cathy Warnock
Most people are aware of the need to make a will to set out how their estate is dealt with after their death. Fewer are aware of the availability of an Enduring Power of Attorney which allows your assets to be dealt with by an attorney during your lifetime. An Enduring Power of Attorney is a docume...
Coronavirus - Procedure for Probate Applications
Posted By: Cathy Warnock
A temporary change has been made to the Probate process in light of the social distancing restrictions. Usually an Oath needs to be sworn in front of a solicitor and lodged with the Probate Office to obtain a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration. Guidance has been issued recently indicati...
Business as usual during lockdown - Cathy Warnock
Posted By: Cathy Warnock
Cathy Warnock, Private Client solicitor What’s your normal role in Edwards & Co.? I have been working in Edwards & Co for almost thirteen years as a solicitor in the Private Client department. I have two main areas of work - firstly conveyancing which is the sale and purchase of pro...
