Delays in the Probate system have hit the headlines of late, with bereaved families having to wait many months to obtain a Grant of Probate – a stark contrast to the 16 weeks the Government says the application should take. Adding to this, further delays at HMRC mean that Estates are taking much longer to finalise before everything can [...]
Deciding who should inherit from you in your will, how much they will get and in what shares, are big decisions to make. This can be made more difficult if you have particular concerns about a beneficiary and whether the inheritance could be at risk. ‘Second marriages, family disagreements, or children who have a lot of debt can all [...]
On top of the heartbreak and worry that a diagnosis of a life-limiting illness can cause, there will be a raft of concerns and uncertainties about your care and financial affairs and it can be difficult to know exactly how to prepare from a legal standpoint. ‘There are steps you can take to ensure that your care runs smoothly [...]
We all deserve to be happy and stress free in our retirement and yet for many of us, the prospect of ‘getting our affairs in order’ can seem, a daunting and weighty business. With James Mc Nulty & Co. Solicitors, however, it needn’t be. Not only do we offer a dedicated team for elderly clients – able to advise [...]
What to do when someone dies When a loved one dies, and you are the next of kin, there are legal formalities that must be dealt with. Cathal Murray, wills and probate lawyer at James McNulty & Co. Solicitors Omagh explains what you should do. Registering a death Your first duty is to [...]
