Top 10 tips for selling up – solicitor cork
Being as organised as possible will go a long way to ensure your house sale goes as swiftly as possible. Karen Walsh, solicitor cork outlines some of the steps you need to take. It’s that [...]
Don’t mention the money!
For most of us, conversations about money can be uncomfortable. There is an age-old tradition in Ireland that people do not speak about money, be it their savings, investments, income, debts or otherwise. However, it [...]
Don’t forget the legal aspects of parent care
Having an up to date will one of the legalities that prevent difficulties down the line, writes Karen Walsh. Dear Karen, I don’t want to put my mother in a nursing home. My mother, who [...]
Farming, social media, GDPR: Are you ready for it all?
Embrace social media but be aware of your responsibilities and legal obligations, says Karen Walsh Social media has become increasingly prevalent in the modern world and has become a key tool for businesses when marketing [...]
Knotweed as a private nuisance
Japanese knotweed can pose a risk for farmers, due to its uncontrollable growth and the difficulty in removing it, writes Karen Walsh. Here, we discuss potential legal implications for farmers having Japanese knotweed on their [...]
Having witnesses is important when presenting your Compensation claim
To properly present your Compensation case, you will need a team of professional witnesses to deal with certain aspects of the claim. The professional witnesses are experts in certain fields of legal evidence and are vital [...]
The processes and procedures of going to court
We have a three tier Judicial system in Ireland. Depending on the value of the claim, an action can be brought either before the District Court, the Circuit Court, or the High Court. The Supreme Court [...]
Top ten tips for successful succession planning
Every family is unique. The movement from one generation to the next is one every family must consider, especially if there is a family business. As a solicitor specialising in property and probate over the [...]
Where there’s a will, there’s an executor
Karen Walsh asks who’ll dispose of our property when we die, and if it’s a good idea to agree to be an executor. An executor is the person appointed by a person in his or [...]
SOLAR FARMS AN OVERVIEW OF THE LEGAL PROCESS IF ENTERING INTO ANY LEGAL AGREEMENTS WITH DEVELOPERS
The Renewable Energy Directive (red) 2009 sets out binding targets for each member state, with the aim being that, in the EU as a whole, renewable energy will account for a minimum of 20% of [...]