Wills & Powers of Attorney Solicitors in Armagh
Sorting a will and an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) protects your family and makes decisions simpler if capacity becomes an issue. Since 1983, J.J. Taylor & Co Solicitors has prepared clear, legally robust documents for clients in Armagh, Portadown, Newry, Markethill, Dungannon, and across County Down and County Tyrone. We’re regulated by the Law Society of Northern Ireland, and your file is handled by a regulated solicitor — not passed to unregulated case handlers.
Free initial consultation — call 028 3752 5400 or book your appointment online.
Will writing in Northern Ireland — what it covers
A valid will lets you decide who inherits, who looks after minor children, and who administers your estate. We draft wills that are specific to Northern Ireland law and your assets (home, savings, investments, business interests, digital assets, personal items).
Typical will instructions we cover
Executors and reserve executors
Guardians for children
Specific gifts (money or items), charitable legacies
Residuary estate shares and substitutes
Trusts for young or vulnerable beneficiaries
Funeral wishes (optional)
Business/farm succession points where relevant
Want a straightforward will you can rely on? Call 028 3752 5400.
Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) — NI-specific
In Northern Ireland, you make an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) (not an LPA). An EPA authorises people you trust (attorneys) to manage your property and financial affairs. It can be used with your consent while you have capacity, and it must be registered if/when you lose capacity. If there’s no EPA when capacity is lost, family may need a Controllership application through the Office of Care and Protection, which is slower and more expensive.
What an EPA can cover
Banking, paying bills and managing income
Property: buying/selling, repairs, insurance
Investments and tax administration
Limited tailored instructions and restrictions
(Health/welfare decisions follow NI capacity law and best-interest principles; discuss with us if you have specific wishes.)
Avoid controllership where possible — set up an EPA. Book your appointment today.
Our process (simple and solicitor-led)
1) Free initial consultation
We confirm your aims, family situation, assets, executors/attorneys, and any sensitive issues (previous relationships, business, agricultural land).
2) Drafting & review
You receive drafts in plain English. We explain options and tax points at a practical level, then refine wording until you’re happy.
3) Valid execution
We witness your will correctly (two independent witnesses) and handle EPA signing formalities. If needed, we store the original and supply copies.
4) Registration (EPA when required)
If capacity is later lost, we advise on registration of the EPA and guide attorneys through their duties.
Ready to get this off your list? Call 028 3752 5400 or email [email protected].
What to bring to your appointment
Names/addresses of executors and any guardians
A broad list of assets (property, accounts, investments, policies)
Beneficiary details and any specific gifts
Names/addresses of attorneys (and reserves)
Photo ID and proof of address
If you’re not sure on any point, we’ll talk it through — you don’t need everything perfect in advance.
Costs & clear scope
We’ll provide a written quote before work starts. Typical components:
Single will / mirror wills (clear, fixed pricing where appropriate)
EPA (including guidance notes for attorneys)
Home or hospital visit (if required)
Secure storage of signed originals
Get a fixed/clear quote — call 028 3752 5400.
Local considerations we handle routinely
Family homes, farms and smallholdings (rights of way, shared lanes, septic tanks)
Business or partnership interests and how they pass on death/incapacity
Cross-border beneficiaries and practicalities of paying legacies
Property in Armagh/Portadown/Newry corridors with historic title quirks
Not sure how a farm or business should pass? Ask for focused advice — 028 3752 5400.
Keeping documents up to date
Review your will/EPA when there’s a major life change: marriage/civil partnership, separation, new children/grandchildren, buying/selling property, business changes, or every 3–5 years as a sense-check. Small updates can often be done via a codicil; larger changes usually need a new will.
Why choose J.J. Taylor & Co?
Established 1983 — decades of Northern Ireland experience
Solicitor-led files — your documents are prepared and checked by a regulated solicitor
Clear, practical wording — future-proofed where possible
Local, accessible — in person or fully remote, across County Armagh, Co. Down and Co. Tyrone
Protect your family today — call 028 3752 5400 or book online.
FAQs — Wills & EPAs (Northern Ireland)
Do I need a will if I’m married?
Yes. Without a will, intestacy rules apply — these may not reflect what you want and can complicate things for your spouse/children.
How many witnesses do I need for a will in NI?
Two independent witnesses must see you sign and sign themselves. Beneficiaries (or their spouses) should not witness.
Can an executor also be a beneficiary?
Yes — this is common and valid.
What’s the difference between an EPA and an LPA?
NI uses Enduring Powers of Attorney for property/financial matters. LPAs are used in England & Wales. In NI, your EPA is registered if you lose capacity.
When does an EPA start?
You can allow use with your consent while you have capacity. It must be registered if capacity is (or is becoming) lost.
What if there’s no EPA and capacity is lost?
Family may need Controllership via the Office of Care and Protection. This takes longer and costs more; an EPA usually avoids it.
Can you do home or hospital visits?
Yes — where appropriate. Tell us your circumstances and we’ll arrange a practical solution.
More questions? Speak to a solicitor now — 028 3752 5400.
Next steps
Call: 028 3752 5400 (free initial consultation)
Email: [email protected]
Book online: use the Book Appointment button