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Finance
Legal: what will happen if we have no will in place?
Aisling Meehan
There are a lot of consequences to not having a will in place, so get advice, writes Aisling Meehan.
30 October 2024 News
Legal Advice: why was he passed over for the permanent post?
Is an employer entitled to pass over an employee on a temporary contract for a permanent position?
16 October 2024 l2
Legal: can the State claw back my late dad's pension?
Many older people don’t realise that there may be a repayment of their pension to the State after they die, writes Aishling Meehan.
Legal: joint herd number or registered farm partnership?
Here are the pros and cons of entering a joint herd number or registered farm partnership, writes Ashling Meehan.
2 October 2024 News
Legal: if there is a liability – who has to pay the family debt?
When someone dies and leaves a debt, what can the will tell us about who has to pay? Aisling Meegan answers your queries.
18 September 2024 l2
Legal aspects of planting land
When making a decision to plant land, land owners need to be aware of legal obligations including the permanent change of use of land and the obligation to replant, writes Aisling Meehan.
4 September 2024 Consumer
Legal query: road to be taken in charge by local authority
When the owners and users of a laneway want the county council to take over responsiblity for a road, an uncooperative owner can make the process difficult. Aisling Meehan sets out the legal options.
21 August 2024 Consumer
Legal query: can I redirect assets under a will to try qualify for agri reliefs?
When property is left to you unexpectedly, there can be scope to redirect assets under a will to try qualify for agri tax reliefs, writes Aisling Meehan.
24 July 2024 Consumer
Legal: dealing with a sudden death on a farm
An unexpected death brings heartbreak. On a farm, it can also mean added complexities for families. Aisling Meehan deals with some of most common questions.
26 June 2024 CL-IFJHome
Legal: practical steps to ease stress after a death
It is important to structure a farm business to lessen the stress of bereavement, should a partner pass away, writes Aisling Meehan.
12 June 2024 l2
Legal query: 'am I liable for vacant homes tax?'
Some 25,000 property owners may have to pay vacant homes tax on their dwellings, but there are exemptions, writes Aisling Meehan.
5 June 2024 l2