A notary public, also known as a notary or public notary, of the common law is a public officer constituted by law to serve the public in non-contentious matters. These matters are usually concerned with general financial transactions, estates, deeds, powers-of-attorney, and foreign and international business. The term only refers to common-law notaries and should […]
Inheritance tax is a tax paid by a person who inherits money or property from a person who has died. In Ireland, it’s a type of Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) as opposed to the UK, where the estate of the deceased is liable for the tax. An estate tax is a levy on an estate, […]
A preclearance letter is a special permission that allows for clearing customs or immigration in advance. Ireland has improved its process for granting preclearance to help Non-EEA de facto partners of Irish citizens to live and work in Ireland. This makes it easier for Irish immigrants to return home alongside the partners they have met […]
An executor is the person named in a will, as nominated by the testator, who will carry out the instructions of the will. The executor is responsible for distributing assets of the deceased’s estate as soon as possible. These assets must be preserved and given to the entitled beneficiary as instructed by the will. Not […]
A discretionary trust is a legal document, which if correctly drafted, creates a legal relationship between the “settlor”, the person setting up the trust, the “Trustees”, the individuals selected to manage the trust, and the “beneficiaries”, the persons for whose benefit the trust was created. The Trust deed and/or a “letter of wishes” will set […]
Have you ever heard the term “mitigate your loss” and wondered what it meant? Legal terms are often misunderstood, but we’re here to help. Join Paul Murran as he explains exactly what this means.
This is different and distinct from a standard Power of Attorney. An Enduring Power of Attorney is a document which nominates an individual or individuals to make decisions on behalf of the donor in the event that they lose capacity and are unable to do so for themselves.
Who gets what, once you have passed away? Ensure that your assets get to where you want them to go, contact us in order to review, update or draft your Will
If you die with assets and have not made a valid Will, the Succession Act sets out who is entitled to inherit these assets. Take control, make a Will and ensure your assets go where you intend. Contact us to book a consultation for legal assistance on drawing up a will that works for you. […]
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”
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