Understand Your Legal Rights in Ireland: A Practical Seminar at the Law Society

understand your legal rights in ireland

A Practical Legal Seminar Covering Property, Employment, Family and Immigration Law McGrath Mullan LLP is pleased to invite members of the Brazilian community in Ireland to a practical legal seminar designed to help attendees better understand their rights under Irish law. Taking place at the Law Society of Ireland on Friday, 31 July, this informative … Read more

Affidavit of testamentary capacity

affidavit of testamentary capacity probate law ireland

When a person dies, one common question which can arise is whether they had mental capacity at the time they made their will. For a will to be valid, the person making the will must have testamentary capacity (i.e. be of sound disposing mind) at the time of the making of the will. When an … Read more

Probate: 10 steps to kick-start the administration process

probate 10 steps to kick start the administration process

When someone passes away their estate or assets pass to their personal representative. In order for the next-of-kin or beneficiaries to receive their inheritance the deceased’s estate needs to be ‘administered’ through the Probate Office of the High Court by the personal representative (Executor or Administrator).  For a personal representative, tackling the process of taking … Read more

Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)

residential zoned land tax (rzlt)

This tax was introduced in 2022 and applies a tax to land that is zoned residential and has access to services (eg water/roads/lighting).  The tax is 3% of the value. This tax is self-assessed – so a land owner must assess the market value and submit a return to Revenue. The Tax becomes due 3 … Read more

Citations in Probate: What to Do When an Executor Delays Grant of Probate

citations in probate what to do when an executor delays grant of probate

We are often approached by beneficiaries of estates inquiring about their rights when the Legal Personal Representative of a deceased person is refusing or delaying to take steps to extract a Grant of Probate/Letters of Administration. In such cases a beneficiary can issue a Citation in the High Court Probate Office requiring the Legal Personal … Read more

McGrath Mullan LLP is now providing support with Italian Citizenship applications

italian citizenship advice from solicitors in ireland

McGrath Mullan LLP is delighted to announce the expansion of our services to include assistance with Italian citizenship by descent. If you believe you have Italian ancestry and wish to explore the possibility of obtaining Italian citizenship, we are here to assist you every step of the way. From gathering the necessary documentation to navigating … Read more

New registration procedures for Irish Residence Permissions in Cork and Limerick starting in July 2024

Transition of Immigration Registration to ISD for Cork and Limerick Counties Effective from 8th July 2024, there are significant changes to the registration and renewal process for Irish immigration residence permissions in Cork and Limerick. The responsibility for these services has shifted from the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) to the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) … Read more