Enduring Power of Attorney – Thinking Ahead

  We have often spoken about wills and their importance to lay out your wishes. An Enduring Power of Attorney  (called EPA) is a complement to any Will. An EPA will outline what happens should you become incapacitated and are no longer able to voice your wishes.   What is an Enduring Power of Attorney?
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CHANGES IN FAIR DEAL SCHEME FOR FARMS AND FAMILY BUSINESSES

  The Cabinet has approved changes to the Fair Deal scheme for farms and small businesses. The scheme provides financial support for those in long-term nursing home care. The legislation will be examined by an Oireachtas committee before the Dáil recess in July but it is hoped that the changes would be passed in the
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MISSING PERSONS BILL TO HELP FAMILIES IN LIMBO

The Government has announced its intention to make changes to help families left in limbo when a relative goes missing. Aside from the obvious trauma and heartache a family go through when a loved one goes missing, there are also some legal and financial issues that need to be addressed. WHAT IS THE CURRENT SITUATION?
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Succession Rights in Divorce or Separation

Lynch Solicitors Team
There are important protections in Irish law for partners’ succession rights.  If they have been left out , or not properly provided for in a Will of their deceased partner there are safeguards. Under the Succession Act 1965, a spouse has certain minimum succession rights. They are entitled to half of the estate if there
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Who should you pick to carry out your wishes in your Will – Executors.

Lynch Solicitors Team
Your executor carries out (or executes) the wishes set out in your will and choosing the right person or persons is an important decision. It should be somebody you trust to do this job. Ideally, it should be a job given to two people to act as co-executors. What does an executor actually do? Their
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Enduring Power of Attorney – Planning for a Future where I can no longer make decisions for myself

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There are many important decisions to be made when planning for the future. One of those may include a situation where your health has deteriorated and you no longer have capacity to voice your wishes. WHAT IS THE ASSISTED DECISION-MAKING (CAPACITY) ACT 2015? The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 provides multiple mechanisms for ‘future proofing’
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Succession Rights for Separating Couples

Lynch Solicitors - Partners
A quick guide to partners rights on separation and the need to review their wills.
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Children, Inheritance, Property Ownership and Father’s Rights

The area of law on children is delicate and complex. The most common issues that arise with children are guardianship and custody. However, the scope of children within the law goes far beyond parental rights. One common aspect is that of entering into a contract with a child. A minor may enter into a contract
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Seeking Shelter –Protection from Elder Abuse

Elder abuse has been in the news regularly over the last month, following the news of the treatment of a 75 year old lady who suffers from dementia. This story comes on the back of World Elder Abuse Day and is a timely reminder of the vulnerability of the elderly. Abuse of the Elderly can be
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A Question of Capacity? Assisted Decision-Making

There are many important decisions to be made when planning for the future. One of those may include a situation where your health has deteriorated and you no longer have capacity to voice your preferred treatment options. WHAT IS THE ASSISTED DECISION-MAKING (CAPACITY) ACT 2015? In a sense the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 provides
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