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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How to Choose Your Executor(s) for Your Will

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. So what does an executor actually do?
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Wardship – A Mechanism to Manage a Person’s Affair

What is Wardship? When a person becomes unable to manage their assets because of mental incapacity, an application can be made to the courts for them to become a Ward of Court. When does Wardship arise? An application must be made to the Court  before someone can be made a Ward of Court. On application,
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Partners and Children – Know Your Inheritance Rights

Partners and Children – Know Your Inheritance Rights Be it a father, mother, husband, wife, or partner, when a loved one passes on it is in your best interest to know your inheritance rights in advance, rather than trying to face the unknown at an emotional time in your life.  The inheritance rights of spouses,,
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