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Contesting or challenging a will in Ireland
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....
Neighbours liability for Japanese knotweed. The new UK approach
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...
When is a will revoked?
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...
A Guide to Remortgaging your home
Re-mortgaging or mortgage switching moves your mortgage from your existing bank to a new mortgage provider. Your mortgage is probably your households largest monthly outlay and like all of your household bills it makes good sense to review the market to see if you can...
A practical guide to Buying a house at an Online Property
Bargains Online or Risky Business “Online property auctions such as Allsops ,Bid X1, BRG Wilson and DNG give you the chance to pick up a house at a bargain price. There are risks when buying at auction that don’t apply when you buy by private treaty and these need to...
Lanigan Clarke Solicitors Admitted as Members of Solicitors for the Elderly Ireland
Lanigan Clarke Solicitors are delighted to announce that we have been admitted as members of Solicitors for the Elderly Ireland. This is an independent national association of solicitors and barristers concerned with improving the availability and delivery of...
Japanese Knotweed – a Growing Threat in Donegal
Awareness is growing in Donegal regarding the dangers and threat of Japanese Knotweed to houses and sites. The presence of knotweed on site makes a property virtually unsaleable, and purchasers are warned to ensure their house purchase survey checks for the presence...
Legal Liability for Animals in Ireland
While the majority of fatal farm accidents in the last number of years were caused by machinery, deaths caused by animals also feature. This is a reminder to farmers not only of the dangers but also the liabilities that are associated with stock. The legal rules which...
The Importance of a Properly Drafted Will
A case on succession, Judge Paul Gilligan ruled that the homemade will of poet John O’Donohue was void due to uncertainty of its terms and meaning. The resulting decision meant that the entire €2 million estate left by the poet passed to his mother Josie. The Judge...
Legislation to Cut Bankruptcy Term to One Year Imminent – Says Taoiseach
Legislation to reduce the bankruptcy term from three years to one year will be in place by the end of the year, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said. Mr Kenny has told the Dáil that the Government has accepted the need to reduce the term from the recently introduced three...
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