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Who pays the legal costs in a challenge to a will?
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...
A recent High Court case highlighted the importance of having a valid separation agreement or divorce in place on the breakdown of a marriage
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...
Summary to Property Refurbishment Grants available in 2023
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...
2023 Winner of Civil Ligation Law Firm/ Lawyer of the Year for Connaught and Ulster
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...
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...
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