Navigating Tax Challenges: A Son’s Struggle with €65,835 Bill on €500,000 in Parental Gifts
Monday, 22 January 2024
Introduction: In the wake of the recent €65,835 tax battle, where a 32-year-old man contested a hefty tax bill on substantial gifts, a closer examination of exemptions becomes paramount. This blog aims to unravel the complexity of exemptions within gift taxation, drawing lessons from the case and offering practical recommendations for individuals navigating similar financial
- Published in Commerical, Consumer & Employment Law
NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS- Litigation, Business & Succession
Thursday, 18 January 2024
New Year resolutions! a few Legal thoughts for 2024 With the New Year usually comes new plans and resolutions or, in some cases, dusting off last year’s resolutions. While this is ‘just’ another year, it might provide the time and resolve to follow through on our dusty resolutions and maybe make new ones. One positive
Serious spinal surgical incidents at Temple Street Hospital prompt external review.
Wednesday, 04 October 2023
Ireland has one of the highest incidences of Spina Bifida in the world, with an overall incidence of approximately 1 in 1000 births. It is estimated that there are currently just under 500 children (0-18 years) with Spina Bifida in Ireland. Significant issues have arisen with spinal surgery services for patients with Spina Bifida in
- Published in Medical Negligence, Personal Injury & Litigation
Medical Negligence and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Thursday, 10 February 2022
A proposed investigation into Child and Mental Health services raises medical negligence issues. The presented question is whether we are again facing a failure by our Health services to follow an acceptable standard of care in providing mental health care to our children and adolescents. The Mental Health Commission (MHC) will conduct an independent review
- Published in Medical Negligence, Personal Injury & Litigation
A Guide to Marriage Breakdown
Thursday, 16 December 2021
FAMILY LAW LEGAL TEAM Thank you for instructing Lynch Solicitors as your solicitors. This guide is written with the intention of explaining the legal options in the breakdown of a marriage, in hopefully, plain language. The guide should not be read as legal advice and is for information purposes only.You should remember at all times
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Marriage Breakdown – Your Divorce Questions Answered
Tuesday, 30 March 2021
Lynch Solicitors are acknowledged experts in the area of separation, divorce and other family matters. John Lynch looks at the most commonly asked questions in an article that answers your divorce questions and more.
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Lynsey Bennett’s High Court urgent Case Progression- Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis
Tuesday, 02 February 2021
In November 2020 we received instructions from Lynsey Bennett that she was terminally ill with incurable cancer. Lynsey also instructed us that she had been offered a poor prognosis in terms of life expectancy. We immediately issued High Court Proceedings grounded on the misinterpretation of a number of cervical smear slides taken both privately
- Published in Personal Injury & Litigation
New Year Resolutions – Litigation, Business & Succession
Friday, 22 January 2021
New Year resolutions! a few Legal thoughts for 2021 With a New Year usual comes new plans and resolutions or in some cases dusting off last year’s resolutions. While This is a very unusual year for us all, it might provide the time and resolve needed to follow through on our resolutions. Being confined to
Family Home & Bankruptcy – A Comprehensive Guide
Thursday, 01 October 2020
While coverage of the recent changes to the Bankruptcy Laws has focused on the reduction of the bankruptcy term from three years to one year, a number of other amendments were made. These will have a serious effect on a person’s decision to file for bankruptcy. The role of the Official Assignee (who takes over
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Rights of a Cohabitant: What Are Your Rights If You Are Living With A Partner?
Friday, 25 September 2020
John Lynch looks the issue of rights of a cohabitant. What are they and how do you classify as a cohabitant? How long do you have to be living together to qualify as a cohabitant? What do you need to do to prove that you are cohabiting? And, what happens if the relationship ends?
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Pre-Nups,Cohabitation &Co-ownership Agreements
Thursday, 17 September 2020
Pre-nups and other agreements are no longer the preserve of the rich and famous. They are becoming increasingly popular among couples. There are various agreements that you should consider putting in place if you are contemplating legal relationships. A Prenuptial Agreement? Prenuptial agreements have been labelled as “an insurance policy against falling out of
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Marriage Breakdown – Your Divorce Questions Answered
Tuesday, 15 September 2020
It is important that all parties are ready to deal with the practicalities of the breakup. To do this, you may need the help of professionals – psychologists, counsellors, mediators and lawyers.
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Why You Should Make A Will
Wednesday, 02 September 2020
This article looks at why you should make a will and the benefits of working with a legal professional. We also look at what happens when a will is contested and the issues that need to be considered when writing a Will. What Is A Will? A Will is a legal document detailing how your
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Enduring Power of Attorney – Thinking Ahead
Tuesday, 01 September 2020
An EPA will outline what happens should you become incapacitated and are no longer able to voice your wishes. We explain the role further in this blog.
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Epilim Drug for Epilepsy, Migraine & Bi-Polar Disorder Is A Cause For Concern
Monday, 31 August 2020
It is now emerging that many serious birth defects and developmental disorders have been caused due to exposure of women to the drug Epilim during pregnancy. What is Epilim? Epilim, a trade name for sodium valproate, is manufactured by Sanofi. It is used in Ireland to treat epilepsy, seizures, migraine and bipolar disorder. What are
- Published in Medical Negligence
