Tag: intestacy
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Why a €2M Will Was Declared Void and Estate Fell Into Intestacy
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…
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Intestacy in Ireland-Extracting a Grant of Administration Intestate
When a person dies having failed to make a will, he/she is said to have died intestate. This means that his estate will be distributed in accordance with the Succession Act, 1965, part VI. This sets out the rules for distribution on intestacy, the shares of surviving spouses and issue, the shares of parents, brothers,…
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Making a Will in Ireland-6 Critical Reasons to Make a Will
Making a will in Ireland is a seemingly straightforward task. But it can go disastrously wrong and open up a can of worms for those left behind if not done properly. The requirements for a valid will in Ireland are set out in the Succession Act, 1965 and you can read more about the requirements…