21 March 2023
It seems like a sensible idea – a cheap and convenient way for a kind-hearted daughter or son to assist an elderly parent with their finances. It saves on the “unnecessary” cost of an...
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21 December 2022
Christmas is a special time to spend with family and friends, when many of us give and receive gifts from loved ones. However, it should also be a time when you consider whether your...
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13 September 2021
Despite the impact of a global pandemic, our solicitors in the Newtownards office managed to give up some of their time in November last year to take part in Will Aid, an annual charity...
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11 June 2021
Yes, you do, if you want to choose the person who will deal with your property and affairs on your behalf, if you become no longer mentally capable of dealing with them yourself. You...
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04 November 2020
Having been one of the top contributing firms since 2015 for Will Aid, we are delighted to announce that we will be taking part in the scheme this November, hoping to raise vital funds...
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16 June 2020
Will Aid is a charity will-writing scheme that works with law firms to raise money for ActionAid, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, NSPCC, Save The Children, Sightsavers, Age UK and Trocaire (Northern Ireland), amongst other charities. Worthingtons have been involved with Will...
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15 April 2020
We appreciate that there is a lot of uncertainty during this difficult time and many of you will be interested in making a Will during the Covid-19 crisis. Our aim is to continue to...
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04 November 2019
The introduction of the Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) applies to residential property when it is left to a direct descendant and for a married couple from 2021 £1 million of assets can be...
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06 July 2012
Huw Worthington of Worthingtons Solicitors provides legal advice on the grounds on which a will may be challenged. My husband died and left me nothing in his will, can I challenge this? Yes, in...
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