Succession Rights in Divorce or Separation
Tuesday, 09 April 2019
There are important protections in Irish law for partners’ succession rights. If they have been left out , or not properly provided for in a Will of their deceased partner there are safeguards. Under the Succession Act 1965, a spouse has certain minimum succession rights. They are entitled to half of the estate if there
Enduring Power of Attorney – Planning for a Future where I can no longer make decisions for myself
Tuesday, 12 March 2019
There are many important decisions to be made when planning for the future. One of those may include a situation where your health has deteriorated and you no longer have the capacity to voice your wishes. WHAT IS THE ASSISTED DECISION-MAKING (CAPACITY) ACT 2015? The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 provides multiple tools for ‘future
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Succession Rights for Separating Couples
Thursday, 01 November 2018
A quick guide to partners rights on separation and the need to review their wills.
Partners and Children – Know Your Inheritance Rights
Tuesday, 17 January 2017
Partners and Children – Know Your Inheritance Rights Be it a father, mother, husband, wife, or partner, when a loved one passes on it is in your best interest to know your inheritance rights in advance, rather than trying to face the unknown at an emotional time in your life. The inheritance rights of spouses,
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PLAN TO SUCCEED! – ESTATE / SUCCESSION PLANNING
Friday, 23 October 2015
WHAT IS ESTATE AND SUCCESSION PLANNING? Estate planning is planning the transfer of assets to the next generation in a tax efficient way. While making a Will is certainly the first step in planning ahead there are other issues to consider depending on your own particular circumstances. In certain circumstances it might be appropriate to
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The Legal Right Share and Section 117 Applications
Monday, 06 July 2015
[soundcloud id=213488855] Legal Right Share, S.117 applications, Promissory Estoppel– Tipp FM 16.06.15 What is a Section 117 Application? s.117 permits children to make an application to the court for redress if they feel their deceased parent has not made proper provision for them in accordance with his or her means, whether by his
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Succession Planning for Farmers
Monday, 06 July 2015
[soundcloud id=213467750] Succession Planning for Farmers – TippFM 30/06/15 In Budget 2015, tax incentives were introduced to encourage land transfer and more productive use of agricultural land. Were these significant? The changes in Budget 2015 have been generally welcomed by the farming community in a move that is said to encourage long term
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PLAN TO SUCCEED! – ESTATE AND SUCCESSION PLANNING
Thursday, 12 June 2014
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 10th June 2014 – Estate and Succession Planning On Tipp FM, Orlagh Wafer, Solicitor, spoke to Seamus on “Tipp Today” about Estate and Succession Planning and the importance of thinking ahead. [soundcloud id=’165876134′] WHAT IS ESTATE AND SUCCESSION PLANNING? Estate planning is planning the transfer of assets to the next
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Wills – Take Time To Save Time (and Hassle) – Make Your Will Today
Wednesday, 04 June 2014
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 3rd June 2014 On Tipp FM, John M. Lynch spoke to Seamus on “Tipp Today” about Wills, the importance of making a Will and of using a Solicitor. [soundcloud id=’165876183′] After 31 years in practice I still find that making a Will is a task that many
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