Dealing in an Estate: How to manage the estate of someone who has died
Friday, 27 May 2016
The death of a loved one is a traumatic time and having to manage the estate they left behind can be a major additional stress. Many solicitors however are well practiced at dealing with these issues and can advise about making the process as stress free as possible. Whose responsibility is it to manage the
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Contested Wills – Why might a will be contested? Some interesting cases.
Friday, 13 May 2016
In a previous blog, we looked at why a will is so important. Once you have decided to make a will, the next important step is to make one that is workable in its administration. A good will should make things easier for those left behind, not subject them to lengthy legal struggles. However, contested
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Modern Family & Cohabitation – Implications of being a cohabitant
Tuesday, 12 April 2016
What are the implications for you if you are a cohabitant? How are you protected under the law in Ireland? We look at the issue in this blog and we also have a helpful video and podcast to give you an overview of the issue. More than a ‘common-law spouse’ The term “common law marriage”
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Modern Family & Cohabitation – What is a ‘cohabitant’ and do I qualify as one?
Wednesday, 06 April 2016
The Changing Nature of the Irish Family Earlier this decade, the law in Ireland finally began to catch up to an increasingly diverse Irish society and put in place some protections for unmarried partners to mirror those available for married partners. The last census showed that there were nearly 90,000 couples in Ireland describing themselves
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Before I go Bankrupt – How the law views transactions prior to bankruptcy
Wednesday, 30 March 2016
Can transactions made prior to bankruptcy be set aside? Actions you take before declaring bankruptcy can be declared improper and set aside. Worse, if it is shown that you acted fraudulently, a criminal charge and jail time is a possibility. What is allowed and what is not allowed often comes down to interpretation and good
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
The Family Home and Bankruptcy Part III: Protections for the Family Home
Tuesday, 29 March 2016
In two previous blogs (Part I & Part II) we have looked at the role of both the Official Assignee and the Bank in determining what happens to the family home in bankruptcy. Here we answer some common queries about the practicalities of what happens to the family home when bankruptcy is declared and the
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
The Family Home and Bankruptcy Part II: The Role of the Bank
Tuesday, 29 March 2016
Can the bank take my family home in bankruptcy? Losing your family home in bankruptcy is not a certainty and may not even be likely depending on your circumstances. Bankruptcy does not equal definitely losing your family home. If the family home is mortgaged, then in practice, the bank owns the family home until the mortgage
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Plan When You Can: Do an Enduring Power of Attorney
Thursday, 24 March 2016
After a striking RTE Prime Time investigates programme into some of the difficulties vulnerable people in care can be confronted with, it is natural to consider what preparations you can make now to protect yourself in the future. One of these safeguards, is an enduring power of attorney. As said in an article today in
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
The Family Home and Bankruptcy Part I: The role of the Official Assignee
Thursday, 03 March 2016
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
One Year Bankruptcy
Friday, 29 January 2016
One year bankruptcy is now a reality in Ireland after the Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act 2015 was brought into law by a commencement order on Friday, January 29th 2016. The commencement order reduced the normal duration of bankruptcy from three years to one year bankruptcy. A fundamental shift in attitudes In a press release on Friday, January
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Not a One-Stop-Shop. The tips and traps when bringing a claim to the Injuries Board
Friday, 29 January 2016
Injuries Board – What/Who is it? The Injuries Board is an independent body set up by law which assesses personal injuries claims (such as falls or motor accidents). An injured party must put their claim before the injuries board before taking a claim to Court. Gillian O’Mahony of Lynch Solicitors was on Tipp FM on January
- Published in Personal Injury & Litigation
Who Keeps the Dog? Deciding the division of assets after divorce.
Friday, 29 January 2016
[soundcloud id=’242571659′] Who gets what? When going through a divorce, rational discussion about division of assets can be extremely difficult. If the divorcing couple cannot decide between themselves how best to split their assets, their solicitors can guide them through a mediation process. Of course, if that ultimately is not helpful, the courts are there
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Now is Always the Time to Make a Will
Friday, 29 January 2016
Why make a will? When should I make a will is one of the most frequent questions clients ask us. Yet, it remains the one which we constantly find ourselves having to persuade people to actually do. A will is one of the most important documents you will have to make decisions on in your life.
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Fathers Allowed Out of the Waiting Room – Automatic guardianship as New Act commences
Friday, 29 January 2016
A long wait ended After a long wait, the 2015 Children and Family Relationships Act has come into operation. The Act is undoubtedly among the most significant changes in family legislation in Irish history and it is hoped that Ireland’s family law will now better reflect the realities of modern family life. The Minister for
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
“To Die You Have to Prove You Were Born” – Death Certificate for ‘Unborn’ Child
Tuesday, 26 January 2016
An ‘unborn’ child, who died in a horrific two-car collision in Tipperary in 2012, will be issued with a death certificate, marking an apparent legal first in Ireland. Clonmel Coroner’s Court this week held the death of baby girl, Mollie, to be one of stillbirth caused by a lack of oxygen due to the injuries
- Published in Personal Injury & Litigation, Wills, Succession & Estates
