Probate might sound complicated, but it’s just a part of sorting out someone’s things after they’ve passed away. It’s like making sure their belongings go where they wanted or as per the rules. If you’re unsure about probate or just curious, this guide will help you understand it better. At the end of the day, […]
When selling a house, it is necessary to register the new ownership of the property. A conveyancing solicitor reviews the “title”, ie., the ownership history and specifics, of the property being sold. The process of reviewing title can be complex and requires a properly trained Solicitor to do so, any missed steps or mistakes can […]
Congratulations to Melanie on the successful completion of The Professional Diploma in Immigration and Asylum Law. Melanie came joint top of her class and received a distinction from City Colleges. This course provided a valuable insight into Immigration Law in Ireland including Visas, Residency, Citizenship, EU Treaty Rights, Employment Permits and Corporate Immigration, International Protection, […]
A partnership is defined in section 1(2) of the Partnership Act 1890 as a “relationship which subsists between persons carrying a business in common with a view to profit”. It is common for a business to be formed between friends or family members. Most often this is done by way of the formation of a […]
A Shareholders Agreement is a legally binding contract between the people or entities who own a company. It includes the shareholders and sometimes the company itself. A Shareholders Agreement is not a legal requirement for a Company. However it may be advisable that one is drafted in conjunction with the Constitution. This allows it to […]
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney? An Enduring Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint a specific individual or individuals to look after your personal, medical, and financial affairs in the event that you lose your mental capacity at some point in the future. Is an Enduring Power of […]
We most commonly see the transfer of a site from a parent to a child, in a rural context. Typically, this is done “voluntarily” .i.e. no money or consideration is paid by the child to the parent. The site is transferred in return for “natural love and affection” the child bears for the parent. While, […]
The Probate process, is the method by which an official authority, known as a “Grant” is issued by the Probate Office, to an individual authorising that individual to deal with a deceased persons estate. Contact us to update your will.
One of the primary aims of employment law is to clearly set out the minimum standards by which an employer must treat an employee. As a broad generalisation, it is fair to say that employment law is drafted in favour of the employee. It is drafted on the assumption that there is a power imbalance […]
From a legal perspective, mitigate is a fancy way of saying “minimise”. It refers to the obligation of an individual (normally a claimant) to minimise ongoing loss or suffering they are experiencing. Judges will often tell claimants that “you can’t sit on your hands”. What they mean by this is that, a claimant must be […]
