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One problem that sometimes crops up in probate is proving that a will was properly executed when the witnesses can't be found.

When I began my career as a trainee solicitor with PG McMahon Solicitors in 1994, the practice of drafting wills looked very different from today.

Since February 2024, a nursing home resident can rent out their principal private residence and keep 100% of the rental income without it affecting their Fair Deal financial assessment.

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"In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes" Benjamin Franklin

"When I was young, I thought that money was the most important thing in life; now that I am old, I know that it is " - Oscar Wilde.

Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person's will is validated, and their estate is administered. The probate process is overseen by the Probate Office, which is part of the High Court. The process can vary in complexity depending on the size and nature of the estate, as well as whether there are any disputes among beneficiaries...

"Promises and pie-crusts are made to be broken" - Jonathan Swift

I believe Benjamin Franklin coined the phrase "a place for everything, everything in its place," and how wise he was. My wife Patricia (who is my "in-house" cartoonist, by the way, having sketched all the drawings on my blog, so thank you, my good missus!), a very organised person by nature, often reminds me of this adage when...

In this article, I wish to discuss the issue of inheritance tax insurance, more particularly known as the Section 72 policy.