Love & Death -The Last Will & Testament – What Happens If You Feel Cheated?
Wednesday, 26 August 2020
The death of a loved one is a traumatic time. However, when someone feels they have been cheated of an inheritance in the last will & testament of a loved one, it can create huge division and sow discord within the family. It can be an area laden with minefields. So, what is the best
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Bankruptcy: What Happens To The Family Home
Friday, 21 August 2020
Will I Lose My Home? Bankruptcy does not mean definitely losing your family home. If the family home is mortgaged, then in real terms, the bank owns the family home until the mortgage is repaid. The bank may choose to keep the property outside the bankruptcy process and enter into an arrangement with you which
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Time Limits in Medical Negligence
Monday, 17 August 2020
It is important to be aware that there are certain time limits in medical negligence within which a claim can be made. The Statute of Limitations is the length of time a person has to make a claim following an incident that gives rise to the claim. Once the specified time has passed an
- Published in Medical Negligence
Personal Insolvency Arrangements – How they Work
Friday, 14 August 2020
Where Do You Go With Your Debts? We are often asked about personal insolvency arrangements. This blog is accompanied by a video and a podcast that will hopefully help you to understand the issues involved.
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
A Guide to Insolvency
Saturday, 08 August 2020
This is a guide to insolvency to assist people with debt related issues. The guide also has links throughout that will enable you to find out more about issues such as Debts Settlement Arrangements, Personal Insolvency Arrangements, and other issues. To read those related articles, simply click the links that are highlighted in bold. Notice:
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
What Is Bankruptcy?
Wednesday, 05 August 2020
Bankruptcy – What of It?! Being declared bankrupt can seem a very daunting process, there is often a lot of uncertainty around how the system works and what you are and are not allowed to do. In this blog, we ask ‘What is Bankruptcy ?’ and answer some of the most common questions relating to
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
What is Medical Negligence? A Guide to Medical & Professional Negligence
Thursday, 16 July 2020
What is Medical Negligence? Medical Negligence is an act or omission by a health care professional which is below the accepted standard of care and which results in injury or death to a patient. Medical negligence is a rapidly expanding area of litigation in Ireland. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
- Published in Medical Negligence
Probate and Administration of Estates
Wednesday, 01 July 2020
Probate or Administration is the term used to describe the legal process that you must go through to deal with the assets and liabilities of a deceased person. This process has the effect of authorising a named person or persons to take control of a deceased person’s estate. They get a legal document,, usually called
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Probate and Administration of Estates
Monday, 22 June 2020
Probate or Administration is the term used to describe the legal process that you must go through to deal with the assets and liabilities of a deceased person. This process has the effect of authorising a named person or persons to take control of a deceased person’s estate. They get a legal document, usually called
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
EXECUTORS, GUARDIANS, TRUSTEES & ATTORNEYS.
Monday, 15 June 2020
What is the difference between acting as an Executor, Trustee, Guardian or Attorney? The role or function of the Executor is to take all the necessary steps to carry out the wishes of the deceased as outlined in their Will. This would be important when the Executor collects the deceased assets and calls out their
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Executors, Guardians & Trustees – Roles Explained
Monday, 15 June 2020
The role of Executors, Guardians & Trustees Explained What happens to your assets when you die? Who manages them? Who passes them on to the people that you have listed in your Will? We answer those questions in the blog, podcast, and video below. We explain the role of the executors, guardians, and trustees. When
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Co-habitation, Co-ownership, Separation & Pre-nuptial Agreement: What You Need To Know
Thursday, 28 May 2020
A ‘couple’ of must do’s We are often told to make sure that we have our affairs in order. This article looks at the steps that you should consider when creating a co-habitation, co-ownership or pre-nuptial agreement. This can include making a Will and an Enduring Power of Attorney. Regulating Relationships It also involves regularizing
Co-ownership, Co-habitation and Pre-nup Agreements
Tuesday, 26 May 2020
Co-ownership agreements Buying a property with another person is in many respects like investing in a business and it is important for all the parties to know the terms and conditions of your relationship as property owners. Anyone who is buying a property with another person, whether they are a family member or a friend,
What Happens If I Fall In A Pothole?
Monday, 18 May 2020
If you have an accident with a pothole or other danger on a road or footpath, it raises the legal question on whether or not a local authority or roads authority has to pay compensation for damage done. These involve discussion on the legal areas of negligence and nuisance. Video: Public Authorities, Accidents & Pot
- Published in Personal Injury & Litigation
Mental Illness & Claims
Friday, 08 May 2020
What can you do if you have suffered a psychological injury as a result of a trauma? John Lynch discusses the issue in this blog and accompanying podcast and video. https://youtu.be/-HmQeJ8D6MU People quite often suffer psychological injury after a trauma, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Can you be compensated? This gives rise to legal
- Published in Personal Injury & Litigation
