Love & Death -The Last Will & Testament – What Happens If You Feel Cheated?

by John Lynch | Aug 26, 2020 | Wills, Succession & Estates

The death of a loved one is a traumatic time. However, when someone feels they have been cheated of an inheritance in the last will & testament of a loved one, it can create huge division and sow discord within the family. It can be an area laden with minefields. ...

Probate and Administration of Estates

by John Lynch | Jun 22, 2020 | Wills, Succession & Estates

Probate or Administration is the term used to describe the legal process that you must go through to deal with the assets and liabilities of a deceased person. This process has the effect of authorising a named person or persons to take control of a deceased person’s...

Administration of your Estate – What happens when you are Gone

by John Lynch | Jan 16, 2017 | Wills, Succession & Estates

Administration of your Estate – what happens when you are gone? Probate is the legal term for a procedure that gives a person, chosen by you, authority to carry out your wishes as set out in your Will. When someone dies their assets are frozen; Banks will freeze...

Contested Wills – Why might a will be contested? Some interesting cases.

by John Lynch | May 13, 2016 | Wills, Succession & Estates

The Legal Right Share and Section 117 Applications

by John Lynch | Jul 6, 2015 | Wills, Succession & Estates

[soundcloud id=213488855] Legal Right Share, S.117 applications, Promissory Estoppel– Tipp FM 16.06.15   What is a Section 117 Application?   s.117 permits children to make an application to the court for redress if they feel their deceased parent has not made proper...