Will Trusts – Who Will Be There for Your Child if You Can’t Be?
Thursday, 14 November 2013
Legal Column – 14th November 2013 Parents of young children are advised to make a will trust so that if they both pass away when their children are young they have made provisions by appointing Guardians of their choice, ensuring that each child is properly provided for and that they have the right people in place to
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) & Living Wills
Tuesday, 12 November 2013
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 12th November 2013 Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) & Living Wills [soundcloud id=’165870772′] Download our Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) & Living Wills notes What is an Enduring Power of Attorney (know as an EPA or Living Will)? If someone becomes incapacitated through disability, illness or a progressive degenerative disease
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Prenuptial Agreements Interview – The Spin, Spin 103.8
Monday, 11 November 2013
11th November 2013 As Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter, is considering the legal position of prenuptial agreements, today on The Spin, Spin 103.8, Gillian O’Mahony spoke to Lauren and Rory about the topic. Listen to the Show here… [soundcloud id=’166031995′] For further advice or if you wish to discuss any other legal area please contact reception@lynchsolicitors.ie or
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Inheritance Rights of Spouses, Civil Partners, Cohabitants and Children
Wednesday, 06 November 2013
Inheritance Rights of Spouses, Civil Partners, Cohabitants and Children [soundcloud id=’165870553′] Download our Inheritance Rights of Spouses, Civil Partners, Cohabitants and Children notes We live in a society with many different types of family units so today I will discuss inheritance rights that apply to different categories of people and family members. The legal landscape
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Will Trusts for Children (Minors)
Wednesday, 06 November 2013
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 29th October 2012 Will Trusts for Children (Minors) [soundcloud id=’165870651′] Download our Will Trusts for Children (Minors) notes We have been discussing wills during the past couple of weeks, remind us again what happens if a parent dies and they have not made a will? The surviving spouse will
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Hints and Tips for Dealing with a Will
Tuesday, 05 November 2013
Dealing with the assets of a loved one after they have passed away can be very difficult and stressful. This is why we would like to share some tips to make the process run more smoothly. Before we start – a bit of jargon: An Executor is the person who the deceased or the law
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
DePuy Debacle results in New Irish National Database for Hip Joint Replacement Surgeries
Monday, 04 November 2013
By Gillian O’Mahony, Senior Associate Solicitor Most of our readers will be aware that we act for many Clients who have suffered as a result of the worldwide recall by DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. recall on the 26th August 2010 of two of its’ hip replacement devices. It is estimated that nearly half of all DePuy
- Published in Medical Negligence
Peeling Back the Layers – The Real Cost of Bailouts
Friday, 01 November 2013
By John M. Lynch, Principal and Personal Insolvency Practitioner (PIP). For the past number of months we have been bombarded with commentary each day on the new provisions under the Personal Insolvency Act 2012 – When will it come into force?, How will it operate?, What will it cost?, Will it apply to everyone?, Is
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Is it the Injuries Board Way or No Way?
Thursday, 31 October 2013
By Orlagh Wafer, Trainee Solicitor If you think you have a claim because of an accident who should you ask for advice – your friend, the internet, the Injuries Board or your solicitor? When it comes to personal injury claims we act for the injured person, not the insurance company. If someone suffers an accident
- Published in Personal Injury & Litigation
Wills – Part II & Best Will in the World Week
Thursday, 24 October 2013
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 22nd October 2013 Wills [soundcloud id=’165870460′] Do a lot of people still not have wills? Recent research has shown that only 34% of adults in Ireland have made a will. The research indicates that 82% of people over 65 years have a will whereas just 51% of people between 45
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Personal Injury Claims – Injuries Board
Friday, 18 October 2013
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 15th October 2013 John M. Lynch on Personal Injury Claims – Injuries Board [soundcloud id=’165870294′] Download our Personal Injury Claims – Injuries Board notes Is it necessary or advisable for anyone who suffers a personal injury to contact their solicitor or can they deal with the Injuries Board
- Published in Personal Injury & Litigation
Making a Will – Plan Ahead
Thursday, 17 October 2013
Making a will : Two-thirds of adults in Ireland have not made a will which suggests that many of you may not be aware that having a will saves legal and personal complications for your loved ones when you pass away. I’ll begin with the basics – what a will is. A will is a
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Wills (Part I) & Best Will in the World Week
Tuesday, 08 October 2013
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 8th October 2013 Orlagh Wafer on Wills & Best Will In The World Week [soundcloud id=’165870130′] Download our Wills (Part I) and Best Will in the World Week notes Mylegacy.ie’s Best Will in the World Week is taking place again this year nationwide and is running from 21st
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Bankruptcy Reform – From Boom to Bust to Recovery – the Irish American Way!
Thursday, 03 October 2013
Bankruptcy Reform – From Boom to Bust to Recovery – the Irish American Way! In Bankruptcy the property or assets of a person who is unable to pay their debts are transferred to a person who is given charge of the property by the High Court (called an Official Assignee in Bankruptcy) to be sold.
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Probate and Administration of Estates
Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 24th September 2013 Probate & The Administration Of Estates [soundcloud id=’165869951′] Download our Probate and Administration of Estates notes What does the term Probate mean? Probate is the legal term used to describe the process that you must go through to enable someone to deal with the assets of a
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
