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.
"Uncertainty is the worst of all evils until the moment when reality makes us regret uncertainty"
The Succession Act 1965 stipulates that a will must always be in writing, but it does not specify the type of writing material to be used. This suggests that there is some flexibility regarding the medium for drafting a will. Writing a will on paper is not necessarily a legal requirement.
The firm was founded in 1963 by the late Garry McMahon, a notable figure from Listowel, who passed away in 2008. He was the son of "the Master," the renowned writer, dramatist, folklorist, and ballad maker, Bryan McMahon.
When a Will is challenged, one of the most frequently cited claims is that the deceased did not possess the mental capacity necessary to create it at the time of signing.
"The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone" - Harriet Beecher Stowe.
Have you ever thought of making your own will? Do I need a solicitor? Surely Google can be of assistance?
Are you sensible, rational and well-organised?
