Change in the Bankruptcy Law – A positive development

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has today announced that legislation reducing the term of bankruptcy could become law before the end of the year. Bankruptcy is the last resort open to a creditor who cannot get paid by any other means and the end of the line for a debtor who is not able to pay his
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PLAN TO SUCCEED! – ESTATE / SUCCESSION PLANNING

WHAT IS ESTATE AND SUCCESSION PLANNING? Estate planning is planning the transfer of assets to the next generation in a tax efficient way. While making a Will is certainly the first step in planning ahead there are other issues to consider depending on your own particular circumstances.  In certain circumstances it might be appropriate to
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‘A Living Will’ – Enduring Power of Attorney

Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA)   What is an EPA (Enduring Power of Attorney)? If someone becomes incapacitated through disability, illness or a progressive degenerative disease their assets could potentially be frozen.  To avoid this situation a person, while in good health, should create an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA), sometimes known as a “living
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Guardianship, Custody & Access

[soundcloud id=225545804] Guardianship, Custody & Access What does guardianship mean? Guardianship, custody & Access are often used terms.  Guardianship means the rights and duties of parents in the upbringing of their children. It includes the duty to maintain and properly care for the child and it refers to the decisions which must be made during
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Marriage Breakdown- Proper Provision Protecting Your Assets

When a couple separate or divorce how is it decided what assets each are entitled to? This can be done in two ways: By the parties agreeing between themselves as to what each will take from the assets available- If no agreement can be reached there are options like mediation may assist; If ultimately the
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Marriage Breakdown – Proper Provision – How Final Is Final?

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Personal Injury Claims and The Injuries Board

[soundcloud id=221866317] What is the Injuries Board? The Injuries Board is an independent body set up by statute to assess personal injuries claims– be it a road traffic accident, a workplace accident or slips and falls or any other kind of injury before any legal claim can be taken through the courts Because they are
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Pre- Nuptial Agreements

[soundcloud id=221681042] What is a Pre-Nuptial Agreement? A pre-nuptial agreement is an agreement entered into by a couple intending to marry, the name itself shows that it is important that the agreement is entered into pre-marriage The agreement will set out how the parties will divide their assets and deal with their finances upon Divorce or
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Wills and Succession Planning for Farmers

[soundcloud id=221681042] Why are wills so important? There is no time like the present to plan for the future and make your will. A will is one of the most important documents that you will have to make decisions on in your life. The author of the will decides what is to happen to their
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Why You Need A Solicitor in Medical Negligence

[soundcloud id=221678333]   Do things regularly go wrong in Hospitals?  Unfortunately things do go wrong. A Prime Time Documentary programme aired last month reported a major spike in the number of adverse events reported in the maternity units of two hospital groups last year. The number of birth specific adverse incidents reported by the maternity
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Litigation News – Accidents at Work cases

[soundcloud id=221676081] The Monthly Wrap up in the following areas of litigation: Employers Liability Occupiers Liability Accidents and Injuries in the workplace Compensation Recent Case Law in the Area of Litigation 1. Thompson -v- Dublin Bus & Anor– this case relates to the liability of employers and the duty that they have towards the safety

Accidents in the Workplace

Accidents in the workplace are still a relatively common occurrence despite improvements amongst employers in adhering to the Irish and European Health & Safety regulations. How many accidents at work are caused by employers? It is exceptionally difficult to quote accurate statistics relating to work injury claims in Ireland, as data produced by the Health

Accidents in a Public Place

[soundcloud id=214671413] What do you do if you trip/slip or fall in a public place? Remember the Location! It is extremely important in accidents on footpaths, roads or other locations that you are in a position to identify precisely where the accident occurred. You should ensure that you have some way of pointing out the
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Fatal Injuries – Assisting The Bereaved

In what situations might a fatal injuries case arise? The most common situations are: Medical Negligence Accidents in the Workplace Road Traffic Accidents [soundcloud id=213647307]   Who may bring such a case? A fatal Injury action is usually brought by a ‘Statutory Dependant’. The phrase ‘statutory dependant’ includes a spouse or a partner where that
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The Legal Right Share and Section 117 Applications

[soundcloud id=213488855] Legal Right Share, S.117 applications, Promissory Estoppel– Tipp FM 16.06.15   What is a Section 117 Application?   s.117 permits children to make an application to the court for redress if they feel their deceased parent has not made proper provision for them in accordance with his or her means, whether by his
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