Posted By: Cathy Warnock
During the month of March 2020 we will 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 basic Will, a pair of Wills or a codicil and clients will make a...
What happens if you die without a will?
Posted By: Cathy Warnock
If you die without a will your assets will be distributed according to the rules of intestacy. These rules set out which relative or relatives are entitled to your estate and there are different rules depending upon whether you are married or not. The person who deals with the practicalities of...
Posted By: Cathy Warnock
It is possible for a will to be made for a person who lacks the mental capacity to make a Will for themselves – this is known as a Statutory Will. There is a provision contained within the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 whereby a Statutory Will can be made by application through...
Posted By: Cathy Warnock
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 can do so with us - we waive our fee and ask clients to make a donation to Will Aid in lieu of the usual payment to...
Posted By: Cathy Warnock
A property which is owned by more than one person can be owned in two different ways. How you are able to deal with your interest in the property depends upon which way it is owned and this can have important consequences. A property can be owned as joint tenants and in this instance if either par...
Make a Will Month Northern Ireland Hospice
Posted By: Cathy Warnock
During the month of March 2019 we took part in the NORTHERN IRELAND HOSPICE “Make a Will Month”. We were pleased to assist a number of clients in the preparation of wills and to be able to pass on their donations to the Hospice. Under this scheme clients make a donation to the Hospic...
Buying property? Be aware of new SDLT deadlines
Posted By: Cathy Warnock
From 1 March 2019, the new time limit for filing an SDLT return and paying any tax due on the purchase of property will be 14 days, reduced from the previous 30 days. This means that if you are acquiring land or property, you need to have the funds available to pay any SDLT tax within the new times...
