It was great to see the hard work and dedication of the team being recognised and a great night was had by all those who attended.
I will be attending ‘Meet the Experts’ – a great event for business owners and entrepreneurs, where you have the chance to meet industry experts to discuss and brainstorm how to improve and grow your own business.
If you are interested in attending, sign up for free via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-the-experts-tickets-718396963657
Date and time: Tue, 14 Nov 2023 - 1pm – 5pm
Location: THE JUNCTION, 12 Beechvalley Way Dungannon BT70 1BS
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Free Wills Month is your chance to get a free Will whilst choosing to support charity by leaving a gift in your Will.
Women's rugby continues to go from strength to strength and the Women's team has been a fantastic addition to the club since it was formed.
We wish them all the best for the season ahead.
Digg Deep for Kids has raised over half a million pounds over the years and bought almost a million pounds worth of essentials for families across Northern Ireland. This year they are raising money to support Save the Children, Cash for kids, and Saint Vincent de Paul.
You can support the campaign by buying a raffle ticket online, making a donation to the Just Giving page or by leaving items to a designated drop-off point such as ours. They are most in need of gifts for babies and teens.
For more information visit https://diggdeepforkids.com/
The final day for donations to be left in to the office is Wednesday the 14th December. We would really appreciate any support for this very worthy campaign which makes a big difference to those in need at Christmas.
Cancer Focus is a fantastic local charity carrying out important research and providing assistance to local people at a very difficult time. By choosing to leave a gift in your Will to Cancer Focus NI’s research, you’re ensuring your gift stays in Northern Ireland and supports pioneering research, right here.
Cancer have created a free Gift in Will guide to take you through all the key things you need to know about making your Will and including a gift to Cancer Focus Northern Ireland. To find out more visit - https://cancerfocusni.org/fundraising/gift/
If you would like to make a will this November, please contact us on 028 8772 4333 to make an appointment.
How Will Aid works
What is Will Aid?
Will Aid is an annual fundraising campaign involving nine of the UK’s leading charities. With the support of solicitors who donate their skills, people are encouraged to have their Will drawn up by a professional solicitor whilst at the same time supporting charity.
What has Will Aid achieved?
Since 1988, Will Aid has enabled the legal profession to raise over £19 million for good causes. The Will Aid charities all work with the most vulnerable people in the UK and around the world, so that sum of money will have improved countless lives. You can find out more about the great work the Will Aid charities do by following this link.
Over those years, Will Aid has encouraged and helped more than 300,000 people to make their Wills. By writing their Wills, these people may have spared their family the distress of coping with legal complications as well as losing a loved one.
RORY PATTON, FROM FG PATTON SOLICITORS, DUNGANNON, ANSWERED SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING A WILL.
o Why do you support Air Ambulance NI?
I think Air Ambulance Ni holds a special place for many people in NI because we didn’t have a service like this for such a long time and people have real pride in it now that it is there. It also clearly does incredible work on a daily basis saving lives that wouldn’t have previously been saved.
o Why is it so important to prepare a Will?
Preparing a Will is so important because without one, your estate may not be distributed in accordance with your wishes which may in turn lead to disputes amongst your family and friends. By making a Will, you can clearly set out your intentions giving your peace of mind that your affairs are in order.
o Are you enjoying participating in AANI’s ‘Organise your Will’ campaign?
Yes its great to engage with it again with the campaign after the success of last’s year. The AANI team do a great job getting the word out there in the local press and online.
o How is AANI’s campaign beneficial to Will makers?
It gives us an introduction to new clients that we may not have ordinarily had because they are coming to us as a participating firm in the campaign
o How long does it take to prepare a Will?
A basic Will can be prepared very quickly within a matter of minutes if the circumstances require. More complicated Wills involving trusts for example are more likely to require a second appointment to allow the solicitor some time to do the drafting.
o Are there any Will making myths you can dispel?
Many people believe they are obligated to leave their estate in a certain way to certain people and we are regularly reminding Will makers of their freedom to distribute their estate as they choose. I think a lot of people also assume that Wills are both complicated and expensive which is not the case.
o Before making a Will, what do people need to think about?
The key points are the identity of your executors i.e. those people who will be responsible for administering your Will and your beneficiaries in terms of who is to receive what and when
o Is there anything else you would like to share?
I would just reiterate how quick and easy it can be to make a Will and it is something that we will all require one day. In many respects, it is quite a considerate and selfless thing to do because you won’t be affected by not having a Will however your nearest and dearest could be and it is them really that you are doing it for.