Bankruptcy and Personal Insolvency Update
Friday, 13 December 2013
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 10th December 2013 John M. Lynch on Bankruptcy and Personal Insolvency [soundcloud id=’165871201′] Download our Bankruptcy & Personal Insolvency Update notes The new law on bankruptcy came into effect last week after Minister for Justice Alan Shatter signed an order to introduce the measure. John, what do the changes mean
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
DePuy Hip Recall Update
Wednesday, 04 December 2013
John M. Lynch on DePuy Hip Recall Update [soundcloud id=’165871080′] Download our 2013 in Review – DePuy Hip Recall Update notes As John Lynch celebrates 30 years in business this year, this month we will review areas of law and cases that have been particularly topical in 2013. John, last week you spoke on the
- Published in Medical Negligence
Inheritance Rights – Your Will May Be Invalid!
Friday, 29 November 2013
To avoid future complications it is important to be aware of your inheritance rights and of the life events that will revoke your existing will. Inheritance Rights of Spouses When a person dies intestate (without a will) the law decides how their estate is divided. When it comes to the rights of spouses and children
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Wills & Wills Trusts Review
Tuesday, 19 November 2013
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 19th November 2013 [soundcloud id=’165870856′] Download our Wills & Will Trusts Review notes During the past month we have been speaking about Wills. This morning we will review the topic. Do most people have wills and why is having a will so important? Recent research has shown that only
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Will Trusts – Who Will Be There for Your Child if You Can’t Be?
Thursday, 14 November 2013
Legal Column – 14th November 2013 Parents of young children are advised to make a will trust so that if they both pass away when their children are young they have made provisions by appointing Guardians of their choice, ensuring that each child is properly provided for and that they have the right people in place to
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) & Living Wills
Tuesday, 12 November 2013
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 12th November 2013 Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) & Living Wills [soundcloud id=’165870772′] Download our Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) & Living Wills notes What is an Enduring Power of Attorney (know as an EPA or Living Will)? If someone becomes incapacitated through disability, illness or a progressive degenerative disease
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Prenuptial Agreements Interview – The Spin, Spin 103.8
Monday, 11 November 2013
11th November 2013 As Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter, is considering the legal position of prenuptial agreements, today on The Spin, Spin 103.8, Gillian O’Mahony spoke to Lauren and Rory about the topic. Listen to the Show here… [soundcloud id=’166031995′] For further advice or if you wish to discuss any other legal area please contact reception@lynchsolicitors.ie or
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Inheritance Rights of Spouses, Civil Partners, Cohabitants and Children
Wednesday, 06 November 2013
Inheritance Rights of Spouses, Civil Partners, Cohabitants and Children [soundcloud id=’165870553′] Download our Inheritance Rights of Spouses, Civil Partners, Cohabitants and Children notes We live in a society with many different types of family units so today I will discuss inheritance rights that apply to different categories of people and family members. The legal landscape
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Will Trusts for Children (Minors)
Wednesday, 06 November 2013
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 29th October 2012 Will Trusts for Children (Minors) [soundcloud id=’165870651′] Download our Will Trusts for Children (Minors) notes We have been discussing wills during the past couple of weeks, remind us again what happens if a parent dies and they have not made a will? The surviving spouse will
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Hints and Tips for Dealing with a Will
Tuesday, 05 November 2013
Dealing with the assets of a loved one after they have passed away can be very difficult and stressful. This is why we would like to share some tips to make the process run more smoothly. Before we start – a bit of jargon: An Executor is the person who the deceased or the law
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
DePuy Debacle results in New Irish National Database for Hip Joint Replacement Surgeries
Monday, 04 November 2013
By Gillian O’Mahony, Senior Associate Solicitor Most of our readers will be aware that we act for many Clients who have suffered as a result of the worldwide recall by DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. recall on the 26th August 2010 of two of its’ hip replacement devices. It is estimated that nearly half of all DePuy
- Published in Medical Negligence
Peeling Back the Layers – The Real Cost of Bailouts
Friday, 01 November 2013
By John M. Lynch, Principal and Personal Insolvency Practitioner (PIP). For the past number of months we have been bombarded with commentary each day on the new provisions under the Personal Insolvency Act 2012 – When will it come into force?, How will it operate?, What will it cost?, Will it apply to everyone?, Is
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Is it the Injuries Board Way or No Way?
Thursday, 31 October 2013
By Orlagh Wafer, Trainee Solicitor If you think you have a claim because of an accident who should you ask for advice – your friend, the internet, the Injuries Board or your solicitor? When it comes to personal injury claims we act for the injured person, not the insurance company. If someone suffers an accident
- Published in Personal Injury & Litigation
Wills – Part II & Best Will in the World Week
Thursday, 24 October 2013
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 22nd October 2013 Wills [soundcloud id=’165870460′] Do a lot of people still not have wills? Recent research has shown that only 34% of adults in Ireland have made a will. The research indicates that 82% of people over 65 years have a will whereas just 51% of people between 45
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Personal Injury Claims – Injuries Board
Friday, 18 October 2013
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 15th October 2013 John M. Lynch on Personal Injury Claims – Injuries Board [soundcloud id=’165870294′] Download our Personal Injury Claims – Injuries Board notes Is it necessary or advisable for anyone who suffers a personal injury to contact their solicitor or can they deal with the Injuries Board
- Published in Personal Injury & Litigation
