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 […]
Did you acquire a property between 7 December 2011 and 31 December 2014? If you dispose of it before the end of December this year, you could be entitled to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief. Capital gains tax exemptions The Irish government previously implemented a scheme whereby gains made on certain properties are exempt from […]
What happens if I don’t make an Enduring Power of Attorney? If you don’t make an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) in Ireland and you lose mental capacity, then your friends or family members must make a Ward of Court application instead. All welfare and financial decisions must then be approved by the court. The […]
Medical Evidence and Personal Injury Claims When you make a personal injury claim, you need to submit medical evidence to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB). PIAB may also request that you see an independent doctor of their choosing. Why is medical evidence needed? In making a personal injury claim, you are asserting that you […]
Buying a Repossessed Property You need to be particularly cautious when buying a repossessed property, as the vendor may be exempt from providing the normal guarantees and assurances. This makes the caveat of ‘buyer beware’ more relevant than ever. What is a repossessed property? A repossessed property is one that has been taken over by […]
Rights of Unmarried Couples in Ireland Unmarried couples in Ireland do not enjoy the same legal rights as married couples. This has a bearing on important life events, including buying property, having children and ring-fencing an inheritance. Rights of cohabiting couples When you live together but you’re not married, you are said to be ‘cohabiting’. […]
Powers of Attorney Explained A Power of Attorney gives another person the legal authority to act on your behalf, even if you have not lost mental capacity. On the other hand, an Enduring Power of Attorney is specifically designed so that another person can manage your affairs, should you become incapacitated in the future. Two […]
