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Inquest – What you need to know
Attending at an Inquest After the funeral is over and loved ones try to pick up the pieces. Many families are surprised when, after six weeks or more, a member of the Garda Siochána call to the family home to inform them of the date of the inquest of their family...
One Year Bankruptcy Reform – A Welcome Change
What is One Year Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy is where the property or assets someone who is unable or unwilling to pay their debts are transferred to a person who is given charge of the property by the High Court (called the Official Assignee) to be sold. When those assets...
The Volkswagen Emissions Scandal – Are there legal emissions?
The Volkswagen Emissions Scandal – Are there legal emissions? As anyone who has been keeping an eye on the news recently will know, the VW group has been engulfed in a huge scandal over emissions cheating devices in their vehicles. The scandal involves special...
Change in the Bankruptcy Law – A positive development
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has today announced that legislation reducing the term of bankruptcy could become law before the end of the year. Bankruptcy is the last resort open to a creditor who cannot get paid by any other means and the end of the line for a debtor who is...
PLAN TO SUCCEED! – ESTATE / SUCCESSION PLANNING
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...
‘A Living Will’ – Enduring Power of Attorney
Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) What is an EPA (Enduring Power of Attorney)? If someone becomes incapacitated through disability, illness or a progressive degenerative disease their assets could potentially be frozen. To avoid this situation a person, while in...
Guardianship, Custody & Access
[soundcloud id=225545804] Guardianship, Custody & Access What does guardianship mean? Guardianship, custody & Access are often used terms. Guardianship means the rights and duties of parents in the upbringing of their children. It includes the duty to...
Marriage Breakdown- Proper Provision Protecting Your Assets
When a couple separate or divorce how is it decided what assets each are entitled to? This can be done in two ways: By the parties agreeing between themselves as to what each will take from the assets available- If no agreement can be reached there are options like...
Marriage Breakdown – Proper Provision – How Final Is Final?
Marriage breakdown is a common occurrence. However, people impacted often struggle to understand the issues, understand their rights, and are not aware of what steps they should take to safeguard themselves and their families. We have written an extensive blog...