by Denis Finnegan | Aug 9, 2023 | News & Publications, Wills & Probate
It is often assumed that the costs of a challenge to a will are paid from the estate This is not always the case as this recent judgement of Justice Nuala Butler shows in the case of O’Connell v. O’Connell and Anor. [2023] IEHC 215 where she set out the principles... by Denis Finnegan | Aug 9, 2023 | News & Publications, Wills & Probate
In this case Judge Nuala Butler ruled that a deceased doctor’s mother must wait six months before distributing her offspring’s estate, so the deceased’s spouse has time to bring proceedings challenging the validity of their separation agreement. In her judgement, Ms... by Denis Finnegan | Aug 4, 2023 | Conveyancing, News & Publications
What property refurbishment grants are available to renovate a house . Here is a summary to Property Refurbishment Grants available in 2023. In September 2022 the Government introduced the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant. The grant of up to €50,000 is... by Denis Finnegan | Jun 20, 2023 | News & Publications
We are thrilled to be the 2023 Winner of Civil Ligation Law Firm of the year for Connaught and Ulster. Our firm was also a finalist for the Law Firm of the Year in Connaught Ulster, Personal Injuries/Medical Negligence Law Firm of the Year and Mairead McAteer was... by Denis Finnegan | Mar 7, 2023 | News & Publications, Wills & Probate
The Irish courts have traditionally taken the view that the wishes of a deceased are primary and as such, the courts are reluctant to set aside the wishes of a deceased person. Contentious Probates are proportionately less frequent in Ireland than in the UK or US.... 
by Denis Finnegan | Feb 15, 2023 | Conveyancing, News & Publications
A significant legal victory in a case brought by a householder affected by Japanese knotweed has established a right to recover a loss in value of your home from the stigma left by Japanese knotweed even after it has been treated. Marc Davis purchased his house near...
