Terry Thinking about buying a second hand residential property? Yes, you’re bound to be excited. But there is no excuse for making this stupid mistake when you are buying a property. Caveat Emptor Because you must understand that when you are buying a second hand property the legal principle of ‘caveat emptor’ applies. This means that … Read more
Set out below are 50 things you may or may not know about making a will. Quite frankly, the important thing to know is that it is a good idea to make a will for these two critical reasons: 1. YOU will decide who gets what2. YOU will decide who administers your estate Here are … Read more
This article will look at the Wards of Court procedure in Ireland. Why Wardship? The main purpose of Wardship is to look after the welfare and to protect the property of a person where this is considered necessary. The Office of Wards of Court is responsible for administering this process. Types of Wardship There are … Read more
The late poet and author, Dr. John O’Donohue, made his own will without the benefit of legal advice. In December, 2011 Justice Gilligan in the High Court declared the will void for uncertainty and the entire estate passed to the testator’s mother. Justice Gilligan, in his judgment, stated that The Testator has unfortunately provided an … Read more
If you are thinking about going bankrupt in Ireland, this piece will give you the essential information you will need. Elsewhere on this site you can find more information about bankruptcy law in Ireland. But this piece aims to give you the meat and potatoes of what’s involved in you choosing to go … Read more