Oliver, a frugal electrician, passed away leaving a will. Oliver left one house and some land in Galway in addition to a sum of money in a bank account. Oliver was receiving a means tested old age pension. When Oliver applied for the pension, he disclosed all his assets to the Department of Social and […]
Alice, an elderly lady, had lived in the care of nuns in a nursing home for the latter years of her life and was in receipt of a means tested disability allowance. Alice had many health concerns and had never worked during her lifetime. Alice had made a will. Alice’s sole asset was one bank […]
Peter was a musician who had spent most of his life travelling the world. Peter met Emily in the 1960’s while touring in the US. Peter and Emily had a brief affair. Peter and Emily’s son Cillian was born in the US in the in the late 1960’s. Peter and Emily’s relationship ended soon after […]
Aidan contacted Griffin Solicitors enquiring about his grandmother Barbara’s house. Aidan informed us that Barbara had died in 1986. He said that his father Jim had lived in the property until his death 10 years ago. Aidan stated that none of his aunts or uncles were alive. He said that Barbara had 12 grandchildren. Four […]
The case of a neighbour of ours who drafted a home-make will that lead to a significant amount of litigation has recently been heavily publicised in the national media. Maureen McEnroe lived on the same street as our offices. Maureen, a single lady without children, executed her home-made pre-printed will in 2005. Maureen passed away […]
Greg passed away in 2015 with a will but without any assets and in these circumstances a Grant of Probate was not taken out by his relatives. Five years after Greg’s death, and to his family’s great surprise, the funeral directors, who had dealt with Greg’s funeral, received a phone call from an insurance company. […]
Nightmare Sale of Pre ’63 Property Successfully Completed Investment Property partly built on neighbours land Mick was originally from County Mayo. He worked in London as a builder in the 70’s and 80’s and had made a lot of money. He came home and bought a pre-1963 investment property for rent. As time went on […]
Title Problems in Rathfarnham OWNER DISCOVERS DUBLIN WATER SUPPLY RUNS UNDER HIS HOUSE I looked at the estate agent’s pictures of the house built on an acre site in Rathfarnham. The house was recessed into the hillside, split level, large, well furnished and approximately 418 m2 (4500 sq. ft). It came with outhouses, stables and a […]
Buying at Auction WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR There are at least 3 main reasons for selling a property by auction as opposed to through an estate agent (private treaty sale). 1. GOOD MARKET – PRIME LOCATION Traditionally properties at the higher end of the market in prime locations are suitable for sale by auction. […]
The Law Society Gazette Explains: This story by Neal Horgan outlines the principles in establishing the standard of care to be applied in personal injuries proceedings taken under the Package Holidays and Travel Trade Act 1995. Click here for the full story.