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15/09/2026

Before you sign anything after an accident, make sure you understand exactly what you're agreeing to.

When you're dealing with an injury, insurance correspondence and everything else that follows an accident, it can be tempting to simply get matters resolved.

But agreeing to a settlement or signing legal documentation can have consequences.

If you're unsure about your position, get independent legal advice before agreeing to anything.

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Someone needs help making some decisions - but not all of them.This distinction matters.Capacity isn't simply a question...
11/09/2026

Someone needs help making some decisions - but not all of them.

This distinction matters.

Capacity isn't simply a question of whether someone "has it" or "doesn't have it" across every aspect of their life.

Ireland's current decision-support framework is designed around the support a person needs for particular decisions, at a particular time.

For example, someone may need support with certain property or financial decisions while remaining able to make other decisions themselves.

Understanding the appropriate level of support is an important first step.

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08/09/2026

What happens if you inherit agricultural property, claim Agricultural Relief and then sell it a few years later?

This is where planning matters.

Agricultural Relief can be withdrawn or clawed back in certain circumstances — including where agricultural property is disposed of within the relevant six-year period and the conditions for replacement aren't met.

Every situation is different, and tax advice may also be required.

If you're considering selling or transferring inherited agricultural property, get advice before making the decision.

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04/09/2026

People assume losing capacity means someone else automatically takes over your decisions.

That's not how the current system is designed to work.

Under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act, different levels of decision support are available depending on the person's needs and the particular decisions involved.

The emphasis is on supporting the person to participate in decision-making as much as possible and respecting their will and preferences.

Colm Mac Eoin & Co. advises clients and families in this specialist area of law.

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Before you transfer the farm to the next generation…A farm transfer can be one of the biggest financial and family decis...
01/09/2026

Before you transfer the farm to the next generation…

A farm transfer can be one of the biggest financial and family decisions you'll make.

And there can be much more to consider than whose name goes on the land.

Good succession planning considers the person transferring the farm, the next generation, the wider family and the legal and tax consequences together.

Planning early gives you more options.

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A couple separate… but neither can afford to leave the family home.Separation doesn't always mean one person simply move...
28/08/2026

A couple separate… but neither can afford to leave the family home.

Separation doesn't always mean one person simply moves out and the other stays.

Where a home, mortgage and shared finances are involved, practical and legal questions can quickly overlap.

What happens to the home will depend on the individual circumstances — and decisions made in the early stages can have longer-term consequences.

Getting advice doesn't mean starting a court battle. Sometimes, it simply means understanding your position and your options.

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25/08/2026

What happens if you inherit farmland but don't actually farm?

It doesn't necessarily mean Agricultural Relief is unavailable.

Subject to the relevant conditions, qualifying agricultural property may be farmed by the beneficiary or leased to someone who farms it on a commercial basis.

There are important conditions around Agricultural Relief, however, so don't assume you qualify — or don't qualify — without getting advice.

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21/08/2026

People assume transferring the family farm is simply a matter of changing the name on the deeds.

In reality, transferring a farm can involve legal, financial, tax and family considerations.

Who will farm it? Does the person transferring it need to retain any rights? What reliefs might apply? And how does the transfer fit into the family's wider succession plan?

Getting the right legal and tax advice before making the transfer can help avoid unintended consequences later.

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Before you lend money to your family...Ask yourself one question.If everyone remembered this conversation differently in...
14/08/2026

Before you lend money to your family...

Ask yourself one question.

If everyone remembered this conversation differently in five years' time...

How would you prove what was agreed?

A simple written agreement today can help avoid difficult conversations tomorrow.

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A family agrees who gets what... but nobody updates the will.Everyone understands the plan.Until circumstances change.Ye...
11/08/2026

A family agrees who gets what... but nobody updates the will.

Everyone understands the plan.

Until circumstances change.

Years later, the legal documents say something completely different.

Good intentions don't always prevent disputes. Keeping your will up to date helps ensure your wishes are carried out.

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