In Ireland, marriage revokes a Will unless it was made in contemplation of the union. A divorce does not automatically invalidate a Will, so your ex-spouse could still inherit a share of your estate – unless their succession rights have been renounced or waived. Does marriage invalidate a Will? When you get married, any Will […]
If your Will is invalid, then your estate will either be distributed according to the terms of your previous Will. Or, you will be considered to have died intestate, meaning your assets will be distributed according to the Succession Act 1965. Why would a Will be invalid? A Will is only valid if it meets […]
Sale Agreed vs Exchange of Contracts: A property ‘Sale agreed’ is when the seller accepts your offer and takes the property off the market. Exchange of contracts is when you and the seller sign the legal contract, at which point the sale becomes legally binding. What’s the difference between sale agreed and exchange of contracts? […]
Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims – a cancer misdiagnosis is when medical practitioners fail to detect cancer, despite the patient either complaining of symptoms or undergoing tests. If medical practitioners failed to detect your cancer, causing you to suffer an injury, then you could have grounds for a medical negligence claim. What is a […]
Can I Buy Property in Ireland as a Non-Resident? Yes, you can buy a property in Ireland as a non-resident. There are no restrictions on foreign nationals buying residential property or commercial property in the State. However, you will need to get a PPS number and instruct an Irish property solicitor (lawyer). If you’re a […]
Are you struggling to choose a conveyancing solicitor in Ireland? Here are 5 Reasons to Instruct Our Property Solicitors, Waterford. We offer a comprehensive service Our property solicitors are highly experienced and deal with all aspects of both residential and commercial property law, including: Buying and selling residential property Buying and selling commercial property Buying […]
Wills Solicitors Waterford: A Step by Step Guide to Our Service. Lots of people defer making a Will because they think it’s going to be a long and complicated process. In actual fact, our Will writing service is simple and straightforward. How our Will writing service works With our Wills solicitors, you can get a […]
Fathers and Child Guardianship In Ireland, fathers do not automatically have guardianship unless they are married to the mother, or have been cohabiting for a certain amount of time (subject to certain conditions). However, it is possible to acquire guardianship by way of agreement, or through the courts. What is child guardianship and why does […]
Buying a Property at Auction Buying a property at auction is very different to buying a property on the open market. You need to complete the legal work and surveys before the auction, and have your finances in place. This is because if the gavel falls and you are the highest bidder, you will be […]
