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How Often Should I Update My Will?

How Often Should I Update My Will? You should update your Will after any major life event, such as marriage, divorce, the birth of a child or the death of an heir. You should also review your Will at least every five years to make sure the…
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Decisions You Need to Make Before Writing Your Will

Before you make a Will, you need to make a number of important decisions. Here are some decisions you need to make before writing your Will. We’ve explained these in detail below, helping you prepare for the writing of your Last Will and…
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How to Avoid Becoming a Ward of Court

You can avoid becoming a Ward of Court by making an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) while you still have mental capacity. This allows you to nominate an attorney to make personal care decisions on your behalf. An RTE Investigates report Following…
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How Does Marriage and Divorce Affect a Will?

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…
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What it Means if Your Will is Invalid

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…
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Wills Solicitors Waterford: A Step by Step Guide to Our Service

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…
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What happens if I don’t make an Enduring Power of Attorney?

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.…
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Buying a Repossessed Property

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…
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Powers of Attorney Explained

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…

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