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 | 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 Garry Clarke | Nov 15, 2022 | News & Publications, Wills & Probate
If you are altering, revoking or changing your will this is a case where the correct advice was not given. This recent case sets out the unusual circumstances of the revocation of the will of the Late James Coughlan and the consequences of not correctly revoking a...
