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24/03/2023
John Lynch
Monday, 23 July 2018 / Published in Wills, Succession & Estates

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 for necessities. Deciding what is a necessity is at the discretion of the court. If the contract is for a service beneficial to the child, for example, they sign a contract with a sports club, this may also be upheld as valid.

Children and Property Ownership – Trusts

If a parent wishes to vest property in a child, under the Law Reform and Conveyancing Act 2009, the property would vest in trustees. The trustees would then be the child’s guardians. The 2009 Act clarifies this situation. While it is held by the guardian, the child will eventually own it at the age of 18. If the guardian passes away before then, the property will vest in the new guardian until the child reaches maturity.

Children and Inheritance

Succession can pose some problems for children if believe they are entitled to a share in their parent’s estate. If a child feel that they were not adequately provided for in their parent’s will they may have recourse to the law.  They can make an application under section 117 of the Succession Act 1965 where they feel their parent has failed in their moral duty to provide for them.

There is no automatic right of a child to be provided for in their parents Will.

If an application is brought before the court, it will be examined closely to determine if the parent failed to make proper provision for the child throughout their lifetime.

Fathers and Guardianship

When it comes to parental rights during their lifetime there is often confusion surrounding the terms guardianship, custody and access.

Guardianship is deemed to be a position of overriding responsibility which deals with important matters such as the education of the child, where they reside and any important medical issues which may arise.

Where the parents of the child are not married, the mother of the child has an automatic right to guardianship. The father of the child is entitled to guardianship but this is not the same as having it. They must make an application to the court to have this granted.

Custody on the other hand, looks at the day to day requirements of the child. If a couple are married with children, by virtue of this relationship, both parents are joint custodians.

Access is granted by the courts to a parent or relative of the child whom they do not live. It can be in the form of visitation or contact via phone calls.

Overall, it is important to remember that most issues raised before the court on children w ill be decided upon at the discretion of the court and with the aim of achieving a solution which is in the best interests of the child.

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The material contained in this article is provided for general information purposes only.  We advise you to seek specific advice from us about any legal decision or course of action.

Tagged under: Access, children's rights, Father's rights, Guardianship, Inheritance

3 Comments to “ Children, Inheritance, Property Ownership and Father’s Rights”

  1. Sarah Power says :Reply
    23/07/2019 at 11:31 pm

    Hi,
    My father is meeting up with a new woman, my mother is dead due to suicide because of him and he has 4 children me being one, were angry and know we will be thrown out of our home and nowhere to go do we have any rights whereby he would have to leave

    1. Alison Hyland says :Reply
      24/07/2019 at 1:09 pm

      Hi Sarah. There are many issues at play here and I would recommend that you contact our office for advice. You can call us on 052 6124344 or email [email protected]

  2. P. J. Nolan says :Reply
    12/05/2022 at 5:38 pm

    I intend to buy an investment property, can I put my 16 year old son as a joint owner? (to reduce his eventual inheritance tax bill)

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