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6 Tips on buying property in Ireland
Are you interested in purchasing property in Ireland and live abroad, we have purchased properties on behalf of many clients who reside in the UK. 1. Find the Property Most of the properties for sale in Ireland are advertised on the internet and use Auctioneering Firms to sell them. Once you have chosen a property […]
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Enduring powers of attorney- What is involved?
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney? An Enduring Power of Attorney enables you to choose a person to manage your property and affairs in the event of you becoming mentally incapable of doing so. How many Attorneys can I choose? You can choose one Attorney or more than one. If you decide […]
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| June 3rd, 2014 | Posted in Legal Advice, Wills |
WHAT ARE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ON THE DEATH OF YOUR SPOUSE/CIVIL PARTNER?
1. What is the situation if my spouse/civil partner dies intestate (i.e. leaving no will)? If a spouse/civil partner dies intestate (i.e. without leaving a Will) then the following applies:- If there are children of the marriage or the civil partnership the surviving spouse/civil partner is entitled to two thirds of […]
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| May 2nd, 2014 | Posted in Legal Advice, Wills |
NPPR, Household Charge, Local Property Tax and Septic Tank Registration Fee.
Thinking of Selling Your Property? The aim of this article is to briefly set out the most important charges on a property that must be paid off before you transfer your interest to another party. The costs vary but as the penalties for failure to pay on time can be particularly onerous it is […]
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| March 25th, 2014 | Posted in Buying Selling Property, Legal Advice |
5 Points about Wills
The following 5 points gives some guidelines and explanations as to what information you need to give your solicitor to prepare your will. Executors You will need to appoint at least one executor but it is recommended that you appoint two executors. The legal function of the executor is to extract a Grant of Probate […]
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| February 17th, 2014 | Posted in Legal Advice, Wills |
STEPS TO BUYING A HOUSE
What are the steps I need to take to buy a house? The first step in buying a house is to arrange the money and this usually means going to a mortgage broker or bank to seek approval for a mortgage loan and to find out what amount of mortgage will be […]
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| January 31st, 2014 | Posted in Legal Advice |
Things to know when writing a will Part II
Intestacy When a person passes away without making a will, they are deemed to have died intestate. Much like a mathematical formula, in such a situation, who gets what is worked out by a simple yet strict set of rules, which depend solely on who was legally related to the deceased, i.e. their family. If, […]
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Things to know when writing a will – Part 1
THINGS TO KNOW WHEN WRITING A WILL PART I Written by Liam Ó Muirceartaigh General The importance of making a will cannot be understated. It is quite remarkable the proportion of people who do not realise the consequence of not recording their testamentary wishes in the form of a will. […]
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Information regarding Personal Injuries Claims- Part 4
Part 4 How do I take a claim for compensation for the injuries I have suffered as a result of a car accident? All personal injury claims in Ireland must be initially processed by the Injuries Board. We at Patrick Duffy, Solicitors will assist you in preparing […]
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| July 15th, 2013 | Posted in Legal Advice, Personal Injury |
Information regarding Personal Injuries Claims- Part 3
I have no physical injury but I have damaged my car and wish to get compensation for the damage done to my car? If the accident was caused by another individual then they or their Insurance Company will be responsible for the damage (which is referred to as the material damage) to your car. A […]
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| July 11th, 2013 | Posted in Legal Advice, Personal Injury |
