Kennedy Burchill

Kennedy Burchill, will writing and estate planning specialists

Kennedy Burchill is a firm based in Omagh (Northern Ireland) dedicated to will writing and estate planning. The company presents itself as specialising in this field and states that it has a team of experienced and qualified advisers. Its approach, according to its own description, is open, friendly and unintimidating, so that clients can discuss any aspect of their estate planning in their own home, at their place of work or at the firm's offices in Belfast or Omagh.

The firm states that its services are available at times when most businesses are closed, and that it can take enquiries both during working hours and in the evening. Among its hallmarks, the company states that it has never lost a will or trust case in court and has never lost a client's documents in its secure storage environment.

Estate planning services

Kennedy Burchill's range of services covers will writing, powers of attorney, secure document storage and a managed will service. The firm also offers services relating to trusts and probate, as well as family asset planning. The company states that it offers a full suite of estate planning services, including powers of attorney and living wills, among others.

In addition to serving individuals, Kennedy Burchill has corporate schemes aimed at employees, presented as a service for company staff.

Protecting inheritance and children

The firm focuses on protecting loved ones and the inheritance intended for children. According to its presentation, the aim is for clients to have peace of mind knowing that everything is arranged for their loved ones, both in life and after death.

Membership of The Society of Will Writers

Kennedy Burchill is a member of The Society of Will Writers, an independent body founded in 1994 that represents professional will writers and consumer interests. The firm highlights that it is the largest trade body in the profession, with members throughout the world, especially where there are concentrations of UK citizens living and working abroad. The company stresses that the association's code of practice and philosophy place the consumer at the heart of its aims.

Data protection

The firm states that it only uses its clients' personal information to assist in the preparation of their will and that it is registered with the ICO as required by the Data Protection Act. The data controller is Ian Forsythe, who can be contacted for data subject access requests or any related enquiries.

Publications and outreach

Kennedy Burchill runs a blog covering issues such as how quickly beneficiaries receive their money following the execution of a will, choosing the executor, and the firm's three-step will writing process.

Location and contact

Omagh Business Complex, Great Northern Road, Omagh BT78 5LU · Email: info@kennedyburchill.co.uk