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Proving Entitlement on Intestacy
Proving Entitlement To Extract A Grant Of Letters Of Administration (Where There Is No Will) In Unusual Cases In intestate situations, usually the surviving spouse or a child wishes to extract a grant of letters of administration (the “grant”) in his/her name to...
Irish Inheritance Tax – Which Assets Are Taxed?
Irish Inheritance Tax – Which Assets Are Taxed? With the increased globalisation of the world economy, the death of individuals leaving assets in more than one country, each with different inheritance tax regimes has become commonplace. Sometimes two countries will be...
Initial Steps To Take After Someone Dies
Coping with the death of a close family member or friend is understandably difficult and, at a time of loss, there are a number of practicalities that need to be dealt with more quickly than others. The initial steps that should be taken immediately after someone dies...
Valuing Property For Probate
Valuing Property For Probate in Ireland In most cases, a legal personal representative (LPR) will be required to value estate property on two occasions: 1) the date of death and 2) the date of grant of representation (GOR). During uncertain economic times when...
5 Ways to Reduce An Inheritance Tax Bill in Ireland
In Ireland, inheritance tax is charged on estate assets payable by beneficiaries of an estate.Below are five of the most frequently availed-of reliefs to reduce an inheritance tax liability:- 1Dwelling House Exemption By far the most frequently availed-of relief by...
How to Challenge a Will in Ireland (Part 2)
In our previous article, we have discussed ways how a Will can be challenged in Ireland. Any person who claims to have an interest in an estate can challenge a Will. Just in case you missed an article "How to Challenge a Will in Ireland (Part 1)", please click the...
How to Challenge a Will in Ireland (Part 1)
There are many ways a Will can be challenged in Ireland. Any person who claims to have an interest in an estate can challenge a Will. 1Execution of a Will If a Will is not signed in accordance with the provisions of section 78 of the Succession Act 1965, it may be...
