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I like the word "hopefully". My advice. Dont even think about renting this property if you want to be sure of having possession when you require it.

Well done. I have been executor on two occasions and it can be an onerous task. Both had a number of sibling beneficiaries, some old and living in the U.K. The first was a real learning experience and showed to me how grasping some people are. It took a lot of time, travel and expense. However I...

I am sorry for your loss and it is tough rearing young children alone. Financially you say you are secure which is a great relief. As the other posters have said there is no entitlement. That is not to say that you or the children wont benefit either by a will or in the absence of same. Your...

Well done. It's good to have the matter resolved without a Court case. All you were doing was seeking the benefit of the i heritance bequeathed to you. Whether that was by access to the property or financial compensation in lieu was up to yourself. In any case your benefactor wished that you got...

The person is getting involved now to avoid trouble in the future for all the family. Sometimes it takes a non involved party to act as an intermediary and make people see sense. It is a thankless task but the recent tragic event in North Cork showed how people can resort to extreme measures in...

Welcome to rural Ireland. What should happen and what does or will happen are completely different. These matters have been the cause of so much division, argument and indeed bloodshed over the years in so many families. The posters have highlighted so many points of contention. Regardless of...

Welcome to the Nanny State

Firstly I would say that as the owner of the property your husband is responsible to pay the LPT. It is then at his own dIscretion whether or not he wishes to have the house insured. I certainly would advise that he insure the building and have contents insurance to cover his own property. (...

I know someone in Dundalk who has been doing currency dealing on an amateur basis. He started off with a 5000 sum in the late 90s and now has managed to bring it over 20,000. Luckily he didnt need the money so can afford to wait until exchange rates are favourable

Having gone through a similar situation I'm afraid there will be no going back to happy families. This issue will be resolved , probably quicker than you think now that offers of payments are being made. The best that you can do is to ensure that you act correctly and can rest easy in the...

Whatever our various opinions on the different parties motives it is again a lesson on how not to make a will. As a result of a bad will we have, Sister and brother falling out. Unnecessary amount of inheritance tax paid. Legal eagles creaming in fees All because the aunt was trying to save the...

Ya. She seems like a person that would facilitate others using her property. She is attempting to rip off her brother full stop.

The family relationship should be based on equality and respect for each other. In this case a sister is certainly not treating her brother with equality and respect. She is defrauding him of a lawful inheritance. If a family relationship was based on fraud and exploitation it really is not a...

The issue of right of access for "holidays" has not been addressed. This is only the first step in the dance but it is an indication that your sister has got legal advice following your conversations with her and it may not have been to her liking. It is now time to start negotiations but it...

The information and opinion I have posted in 39 above is predominantly based on a family experience a few years ago where a sibling was given a right to use of a parcel of land for his lifetime. He also got a share of the overall property. When the probate was done initially his right was not...

Make sure that you are reading this properly. The "burden" may not be clearly spelt out but may be registered. There would be a refererence number that will lead to a further document held by the Land Registry. In any case to clear ambiguity I would get a true copy of the Will and consult with...

This is the result of stupidity by the aunt in the naive belief she was saving money by doing her own will. In any case you should ensure that the terms of the will are recorded. First step. Check out the Property registration and you may find that the terms were included. You can do this...

Challenging a will is a serious action and the Courts are slow to overturn. Medical evidence needs to be very convincing and legal costs will be high. The availability of expert medical witnesses will come at a cost and in many case rebuttal experts may have to be brought in from abroad. While...

You cannot do anything without the consent of your sister. The house will first have to be put in both names. That is the inheritance part sorted. If the inheritance is from your parent and you have not had other inheritances you will be below the tax threshold. Once you agree to sell, and sell...

I don't believe they have a legal obligation to disclose such information