Shona Madden

December 29, 2017
Blog, Probate
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The Surviving Cohabitant’s Rights

Who is a Cohabitant ? A cohabitant as defined under the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010 is one of two adults (whether of the same or the opposite sex) who live together as a couple in an intimate and committed relationship and who are not related to each other […]

November 30, 2017
Blog, Fair Deal Scheme
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The Fair Deal Scheme – What Is Available & Who Applies?

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. What types of supports are available through the Fair Deal scheme? There are two types of financial support to contribute to the cost of nursing home care, provided for under the Nursing Home Support Scheme Act, 2009: […]

Executor sales and Capital Gains Tax- the rates and dates you need to know

All causes of death will be listed on a death certificate. If a person has dementia at the death of death, it will be noted on the death certificate together with other causes of death. The original death certificate is lodged to the Probate Office when applying to administer an estate. If the deceased person […]

November 14, 2017
Blog, Making a Will
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3 steps to making your Will

We understand that making a Will can be a daunting process for many people. However, it’s strongly recommended to make one as it can prevent difficulties in the future. The advantage of making a Will means that you have control over who will administer your estate and who will benefit from your estate. (subject to some […]

November 5, 2017
Blog, Making a Will
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Five things not to put in your Will!

1. Conditions that could be deemed void for uncertainty. For example, I give my house to my son for as long as he needs a house and thereafter the house is to be sold and the proceeds divided equally between all of my children. Conditions like this are subject to interpretation and difficult to administer. […]

November 5, 2017
Making a Will
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Choosing an Executor for your Will

Six important things to consider when choosing an Executor in your Will How many? You are free to appoint as many as you choose. However, a Grant of Probate will only issue to three Executors at most.You only need to appoint one executor in your will for it to be valid. Frequently, two Executors are […]

November 5, 2017
Blog, Making a Will, Probate
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5 F.A.Q. about Inheritance Tax

What is inheritance tax? Capital acquisitions tax is commonly called Inheritance Tax. It is a self-assessment tax, payable by the beneficiary on any gift or inheritance, received by the beneficiary from an Irish resident or ordinarily resident disponer or in other circumstances where the beneficiary is Irish resident or ordinarily resident. If the disponer and […]

November 5, 2017
Blog, Probate
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Non-resident beneficiary and the risk for the Legal Personal Representative

After the Grant of Probate or Administration has issued, the LPR will be looking to collect and distribute the assets of the estate as soon as possible. However, a note of caution needs to be exercised by the LPR when a payment is being made from the estate to a non-resident beneficiary. An Irish resident LPR […]

October 29, 2017
Blog, Buying a Property
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Buying a new house

What t Expect: To receive contracts quickly after you put down your booking deposit with the agent. The developer’s solicitor will usually have the contracts and title documents ready to issue . Frequently the solicitors require them to be signed and returned within 21 days of receipt. This is not always the case. Be sure […]

October 29, 2017
Blog, Selling a Property
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The ‘For Sale’ sign is up, what to do next?

1. Locate your title deeds. If there is a mortgage on the property, the title deeds are with the lending institution. If there is no mortgage on the property, the deeds may be held in your solicitor’s office or at home. If you can’t locate your title deeds, don’t panic but inform your solicitor as soon […]