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Contested Wills – Why might a will be contested? Some interesting cases.
In a previous blog, we looked at why a will is so important. Once you have decided to make a will, the next important step is to make one that is workable in its administration. A good will should make things easier for those left behind, not subject them to lengthy...
Modern Family & Cohabitation – Implications of being a cohabitant
What are the implications for you if you are a cohabitant? How are you protected under the law in Ireland? We look at the issue in this blog and we also have a helpful video and podcast to give you an overview of the issue. More than a 'common-law spouse' The term...
Modern Family & Cohabitation – What is a ‘cohabitant’ and do I qualify as one?
The Changing Nature of the Irish Family Earlier this decade, the law in Ireland finally began to catch up to an increasingly diverse Irish society and put in place some protections for unmarried partners to mirror those available for married partners. The last census...
Before I go Bankrupt – How the law views transactions prior to bankruptcy
Can transactions made prior to bankruptcy be set aside? Actions you take before declaring bankruptcy can be declared improper and set aside. Worse, if it is shown that you acted fraudulently, a criminal charge and jail time is a possibility. What is allowed and what...
The Family Home and Bankruptcy Part III: Protections for the Family Home
In two previous blogs (Part I & Part II) we have looked at the role of both the Official Assignee and the Bank in determining what happens to the family home in bankruptcy. Here we answer some common queries about the practicalities of what happens to the family...
The Family Home and Bankruptcy Part II: The Role of the Bank
Can the bank take my family home in bankruptcy? Losing your family home in bankruptcy is not a certainty and may not even be likely depending on your circumstances. Bankruptcy does not equal definitely losing your family home. If the family home is mortgaged, then in...
Plan When You Can: Do an Enduring Power of Attorney
After a striking RTE Prime Time investigates programme into some of the difficulties vulnerable people in care can be confronted with, it is natural to consider what preparations you can make now to protect yourself in the future. One of these safeguards, is an...
The Family Home and Bankruptcy Part I: The role of the Official Assignee
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...
One Year Bankruptcy
One year bankruptcy is now a reality in Ireland after the Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act 2015 was brought into law by a commencement order on Friday, January 29th 2016. The commencement order reduced the normal duration of bankruptcy from three years to one year...