Archive for March 2020
Online and video witnessing of wills
I hope you are all managing to adjust to our new world. I just thought I would share out some of the debates that are happening concerning will witnessing. Issues continue to be debated (particularly across the water) on this topic. I attach here two links to the debate. The first is from the UK’s…
Read MoreThe Survivor Clause in Will Drafting
What is the accuer or “survivor” clause When drafting a will you will need to deal with the important point of gift over clauses. These are clauses that cater for a beneficiary pre-deceasing the testator. Every seasoned will drafter will need to ensure that these elements are discussed with a client during the consultation and…
Read MorePersonal Service and Registration of EPAs
Just a quick note on a new practice direction (18th of March) that has been issued by the President of the High Court in relation to registration of EPAs (HC87). There is no longer a requirement to personally serve the Form 1 on the Donor. This is a great relief in relation to what was a…
Read MoreThoughts on where we are now with Covid
I normally send a tip to my probate friends on a Friday morning. Today is obviously different with the announcement of the Taoiseach yesterday regarding school closures. My thoughts:- 1. We are in this together. All of us are in the same boat. It is normal to feel concerned and there is no shame in…
Read MoreLimits for CG50s
As seasoned solicitors, we all know how to pace ourselves, be it at work or socialising. So its important to know your limits. This also applies for capital gains . . . certainly not as entertaining as socialising but something that might drive us to drink! You will recall that you require tax clearance when…
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