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Hints and Tips for Dealing with a Will
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...
DePuy Debacle results in New Irish National Database for Hip Joint Replacement Surgeries
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...
Peeling Back the Layers – The Real Cost of Bailouts
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?,...
Is it the Injuries Board Way or No Way?
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...
Wills – Part II & Best Will in the World Week
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...
Personal Injury Claims – Injuries Board
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...
Making a Will – Plan Ahead
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...
Wills (Part I) & Best Will in the World Week
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...
Bankruptcy Reform – From Boom to Bust to Recovery – the Irish American Way!
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...