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...
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...
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...
