We can advise you on all aspects of Wills and Estate Planning in order to make the most tax efficient plan for distribution of your assets and provision for your family. We can also advise on the steps to be taken following the death of a loved one.
It may be necessary to take steps to deal with his/her assets and property so as to give effect to his/her wishes as expressed in a Will or to comply with the rules of law which apply when someone dies without having made a Will.
When a person passes away, his/her assets and property are referred to as his/her estate. We offer considered and sensitive advice to ensure that a deceased person’s estate is dealt with efficiently and in accordance with all relevant legislation. We have many years of experience in dealing with Estate Administration and the various issues which may arise.
Areas on which we can advise you include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Will drafting
- Administration of Estates whether Testate (if the deceased died with a valid Will) and Intestate (if the deceased died without a Will).
- Advices for Executors and Administrators as to their rights, responsibilities and obligations.
- Advices for surviving spouses, civil partners, children and other family members of a deceased person
- Advices on challenging a Will and the procedures involved.
- Disclaimers
- Deeds of Family Arrangement
Enduring Powers of Attorney
Preparing an Enduring Power of Attorney allows you to appoint an Attorney(s) of your choice in the event that, you lose capacity in the future to manage your affairs, due to an illness or an accident. It allows you to appoint Attorney(s) that can act for you in circumstances where you cannot act for yourself. Such powers include managing your finances, personal care decisions, selling your house for the purposes of moving to a nursing home or making day to day decisions on your behalf. The document remains valid but inactive, and is only registered in the Wards of Court Office in the High Court after a doctor has certified that the person has lost capacity and is no longer capable of managing their property or person.
Will disputes / challenges
Section 117 of the Succession Act applications.