Virtual Run Walk for Life fundraiser event supporting Solas Cancer Support Centre

Join the Virtual Run & Walk for Life Fundraiser with the Solas Cancer Support Centre

We’re going Orange this October, in support of the Solas Cancer Support Centre. Each year, Solas hosts a Run and Walk for Life fundraising event. This year they’re doing it with a little twist. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, and in order to minimise contact, this year’s event will be held virtually. The participants will be […]

Possible legal outcomes when a deceased person owned property in Ireland

Possible outcomes when a deceased owned / held assets in a country other than Ireland.

As is the answer to many legal questions, that depends! It depends on the type and the extent (amount) of property/assets they owned. As a rule of thumb, the greater the value/amount of assets owned, the higher the likelihood of the need to extract a foreign Grant. In order to have these assets released to […]

Guide to the Intestate Succession Act and inheritance rules in Ireland

The Intestate Succession Act

In circumstances where someone dies without having made a Will or has made an invalid Will, that person will be deemed to have died “intestate” and the Succession Act 1965 will kick in and it sets out the following; 1. Who is entitled to distribute your estate (assets); 2. Who gets what; Who can Extract […]

11 essential steps to follow when buying or selling a house in Ireland

Infographic of the process of buying or selling property in Ireland.

Buying or selling a property is a complex legal transaction. However, in order to simplify matters, we have broken down the process into 10 broad steps, outlining each of the various steps, the parties involved, their roles and responsibilities, and the sequence of events. For a downloadable PDF copy of the sales process please add […]

Step-by-step guide to the house buying process from a purchaser's perspective in Ireland

Process of the sale of a house from a buyer’s perspective

For most, buying or selling a house is something the majority of people will only do a handful of times, if that, during their lives. In the legal world, we refer to the process of buying or selling houses as conveyancing. The conveyancing process may sometimes appear complicated and shrouded in mystery. However, it need […]

Guide to creating a clear COVID-19 company policy to keep your business operational

Keep your business running with a clear COVID-19 company policy

These are hard times for companies right now, dealing with the COVID-19 lockdown and all of the issues it is throwing up, keeping afloat and trying to keep your staff employed to name but a few. The Government has introduced some specific legislation to try and address the immediate issues and are providing ongoing guidance […]

Legal process of house sale from a solicitor's perspective in Ireland

Process of the sale of a house from a seller’s perspective

For most, buying or selling a house is something the majority of people will only do a handful of times, if that, during their lives. In the legal world, we refer to the process of buying or selling houses as conveyancing. The conveyancing process may sometimes appear complicated and shrouded in mystery. However, it need […]

Helpful tips and advice for prospective property buyers in Ireland

Here are some helpful tips when contemplating your next property purchase.

Before closing the purchase of a second-hand property, arrange a viewing or “walk through” of the property. This ensures all items that are to be removed are and all items to remain are still in the property. If things are not as agreed then your Solicitor may choose to postpone closing the sale until matters […]

Tips and solutions on how to navigate any potential pitfalls.

A webinar which is designed to give a broad overview of those areas of the employment law relationship between employer and employee which are most likely to be affected by Covid-19. Including the relevant legislation and practical tips and solutions on how to navigate any potential pitfalls. The objective of this webinar is to examine […]

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