Navigating Tax Challenges: A Son’s Struggle with €65,835 Bill on €500,000 in Parental Gifts

Introduction: In the wake of the recent €65,835 tax battle, where a 32-year-old man contested a hefty tax bill on substantial gifts, a closer examination of exemptions becomes paramount. This blog aims to unravel the complexity of exemptions within gift taxation, drawing lessons from the case and offering practical recommendations for individuals navigating similar financial
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NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS- Litigation, Business & Succession

New Year resolutions! a few Legal thoughts for 2024 With the New Year usually comes new plans and resolutions or, in some cases, dusting off last year’s resolutions. While this is ‘just’ another year, it might provide the time and resolve to follow through on our dusty resolutions and maybe make new ones. One positive

A Guide to Marriage Breakdown

FAMILY LAW LEGAL TEAM Thank you for instructing Lynch Solicitors as your solicitors. This guide is written with the intention of explaining the legal options in the breakdown of a marriage, in hopefully, plain language. The guide should not be read as legal advice and is for information purposes only.You should remember at all times

Marriage Breakdown – Your Divorce Questions Answered

Lynch Solicitors are acknowledged experts in the area of separation, divorce and other family matters.  John Lynch looks at the most commonly asked questions in an article that answers your divorce questions and more.
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Lynsey Bennett’s High Court urgent Case Progression- Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis

  In November 2020 we received instructions from Lynsey Bennett that she was terminally ill with incurable cancer. Lynsey also instructed us that she had been offered a poor prognosis in terms of life expectancy. We immediately issued High Court Proceedings grounded on the misinterpretation of a number of cervical smear slides taken both privately

New Year Resolutions – Litigation, Business & Succession

New Year resolutions! a few Legal thoughts for 2021 With a New Year usual comes new plans and resolutions or in some cases dusting off last year’s resolutions. While This is a very unusual year for us all, it might provide the time and resolve needed to follow through on our resolutions. Being confined to
The Ultimate Guide to what happens to the family home in bankruptcy from Lynch Solicitors

Family Home & Bankruptcy – A Comprehensive Guide

While coverage of the recent changes to the Bankruptcy Laws has focused on the reduction of the bankruptcy term from three years to one year, a number of other amendments were made.  These will have a serious effect on a person’s decision to file for bankruptcy. The role of the Official Assignee (who takes over
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What are the rights of a cohabitant? John Lynch looks at the issue in this blog from Lynch Solicitors.

Rights of a Cohabitant: What Are Your Rights If You Are Living With A Partner?

  John Lynch looks the issue of rights of a cohabitant.  What are they and how do you classify as a cohabitant?  How long do you have to be living together to qualify as a cohabitant?  What do you need to do to prove that you are cohabiting?  And, what happens if the relationship ends?
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Pre-nups video blog

Pre-Nups,Cohabitation &Co-ownership Agreements

  Pre-nups and other agreements are no longer the preserve of the rich and famous.  They are becoming increasingly popular among couples.  There are various agreements that you should consider putting in place if you are contemplating legal relationships. A Prenuptial Agreement? Prenuptial agreements have been labelled as “an insurance policy against falling out of
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divorce questions answered by John Lynch, Lynch Solicitors

Marriage Breakdown – Your Divorce Questions Answered

It is important that all parties are ready to deal with the practicalities of the breakup. To do this, you may need the help of professionals – psychologists, counsellors, mediators and lawyers.
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Why You Should Make A Will

Why You Should Make A Will

This article looks at why you should make a will and the benefits of working with a legal professional. We also look at what happens when a will is contested and the issues that need to be considered when writing a Will. What Is A Will? A Will is a legal document detailing how your
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Enduring Power of Attorney – Thinking Ahead

An EPA will outline what happens should you become incapacitated and are no longer able to voice your wishes. We explain the role further in this blog.
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Epilim

Epilim Drug for Epilepsy, Migraine & Bi-Polar Disorder Is A Cause For Concern

It is now emerging that many serious birth defects and developmental disorders have been caused due to exposure of women to the drug Epilim during pregnancy. What is Epilim? Epilim, a trade name for sodium valproate, is manufactured by Sanofi. It is used in Ireland to treat epilepsy, seizures, migraine and bipolar disorder. What are
Last Will Testament What Happens If You feel Cheated

Love & Death -The Last Will & Testament – What Happens If You Feel Cheated?

The death of a loved one is a traumatic time. However, when someone feels they have been cheated of an inheritance in the last will & testament of a loved one, it can create huge division and sow discord within the family. It can be an area laden with minefields.  So, what is the best
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bankruptcy family home

Bankruptcy: What Happens To The Family Home

Will I Lose My Home? Bankruptcy does not mean definitely losing your family home. If the family home is mortgaged, then in real terms, the bank owns the family home until the mortgage is repaid. The bank may choose to keep the property outside the bankruptcy process and enter into an arrangement with you which
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