Family and inheritance
Inheritance planning for unmarried couples in Ireland
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Understand why living together does not create a spouse's inheritance rights, and plan for the home, wills and possible tax exposure.
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Inheritance tax
Business Relief and family-business succession in Ireland
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Understand CAT Business Relief, qualifying business property, ownership periods and the practical issues in passing on a family business.
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Making a will
What if a beneficiary dies before you?
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Plan for substitute beneficiaries in your Irish will and understand why gifts do not always pass in the way you might expect.
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Looking after your will
What should go in a letter of wishes?
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Use a letter of wishes to explain personal guidance while keeping legal gifts and appointments in a properly executed Irish will.
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Funeral wishes
Burial or cremation: recording your preferences
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Consider burial and cremation preferences, plot records, ashes and practical arrangements when planning a funeral in Ireland.
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Family and inheritance
Can you leave a family member out of your will?
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Consider protected family rights and the risks of exclusion before deciding to leave a spouse, child or other relative out of an Irish will.
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Inheritance tax
CAT valuation dates and inheritance-tax deadlines
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Distinguish the date of inheritance from the CAT valuation date, and check Irish filing requirements before assuming probate sets the deadline.
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Powers of attorney
How to choose an attorney for an enduring power
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Choose an eligible, willing attorney who understands your preferences and can manage the responsibilities of an Irish EPA.
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Making a will
When should you use a solicitor to make a will?
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Recognise the family, property and capacity issues that make individual legal advice important when preparing an Irish will.
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Family and inheritance
Wills for blended families in Ireland
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Balance provision for a partner and children from different relationships, with advice on ownership, outright gifts and possible trust arrangements.
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Looking after your will
An estate-planning checklist for Ireland
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Bring your will, future decision-making arrangements, asset records and practical wishes into one coherent Irish estate plan.
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Inheritance tax
Foreign inheritances and Irish Capital Acquisitions Tax
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Consider Irish CAT on overseas inheritances, residence and domicile issues, and possible relief where another country also charges tax.
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