This article is reviewed and approved by Peter O’Connor & Son LLP In plain terms, a commercial rent review is the moment written into a business lease when the rent is revisited, while the rest of the agreement stays the same. The aim is to keep the rent broadly in step with the property market […]
This article is reviewed and approved by Peter O’Connor & Son LLP. Wardship discharge is the legal process through which an existing Ward of Court is released from the old wardship system. Following discharge, new arrangements may be put in place depending on the person’s circumstances and capacity needs. This may involve: Decision-Making Assistance Agreements […]
This article is reviewed and approved by Paul Murran, Managing Partner, Peter O’Connor & Son LLP. A codicil is a legal document used to make minor changes to an existing will without the need to create a completely new one. Think of it as an amendment that allows you to update certain parts of your […]
This article is reviewed and approved by Paul Murran, Managing Partner, Peter O’Connor & Son LLP. Family reunification is a legal process in Ireland that allows individuals residing in the country to bring close family members to join them. Governed by the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) and other legislative frameworks, this process ensures that families […]
This article is reviewed and approved by Paul Murran, Managing Partner, Peter O’Connor & Son LLP. Inter vivos transfers are asset transfers made during your lifetime, offering a strategic way to manage wealth and reduce tax obligations. Common assets include property, cash, shares, or personal valuables, often gifted to family members. In Ireland, the recipients […]
This article is reviewed and approved by Paul Murran, Managing Partner, Peter O’Connor & Son LLP. A bare trust is a simple and transparent trust arrangement where assets are held in the name of a minor child beneficiary but managed by a trustee until the child reaches a particular, normally 18 or 21. The trustee, […]
This article is reviewed and approved by Paul Murran, Managing Partner, Peter O’Connor & Son LLP. A “decision-making representation order” refers to a legal mechanism provided for under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015. This Act aims to support decision-making by adults with impaired capacity in a way that is consistent with their human rights […]
An Advance Healthcare Directive (AHD) is a legal document that outlines an individual’s preferences and instructions for medical treatment in case they become unable to communicate or make decisions due to illness or incapacity. Contact us to book a consultation to guide you through the process of tailoring Advance Healthcare Directive to your needs.
A Settlement is an arrangement in which property or assets are transferred (or settled) to a Trusted individual (the Trustee) for the purpose of managing and safeguarding them on behalf of another person or group of people (the Beneficiaries). This legal relationship, known as a Trust, ensures that the assets are handled in accordance with […]
A Personal Representative is the person, persons or entity who is legally entitled to administer (deal with the estate) of the deceased individual. Contact us to book a consultation for legal assistance on drawing up a will that works for you.
