Tormeys Solicitors LLP

Tormeys Solicitors LLP Tormeys Solicitors LLP in Athlone is one of the largest and longest established law firms in the Midlands.

Our offices are based next to Athlone Castle and we are proud to be serving the people of the Midlands for nearly a century!

A will only takes effect after death. It says nothing about who can act if someone is still alive but no longer able to ...
27/08/2026

A will only takes effect after death. It says nothing about who can act if someone is still alive but no longer able to manage their own affairs.

That is where an enduring power of attorney matters. It is a separate document naming who can step in for financial or personal decisions if capacity is lost. Without one, family members often have to apply through the courts, which takes longer than most expect.

Having a will alone does not cover this gap.

Speak with a solicitor before making a decision.

The closing statement lands a few days before completion, and one line often surprises buyers: stamp duty.It is generall...
24/08/2026

The closing statement lands a few days before completion, and one line often surprises buyers: stamp duty.

It is generally calculated on the purchase price and currently sits at 1% for most residential properties, rising above certain thresholds. Buyers who plan for the deposit and the solicitor's fee sometimes forget this is a separate cost, payable at closing rather than spread out.

Knowing the rate and when it falls due, before the final week, means one less number that catches anyone off guard on completion day.

Speak with a solicitor before making a decision.

The deal was agreed over a few conversations. Both sides were satisfied — or so they thought.Six months later, neither h...
23/08/2026

The deal was agreed over a few conversations. Both sides were satisfied — or so they thought.

Six months later, neither has the same recollection of what was discussed.

Verbal agreements can be legally binding, but uncertainty tends to arise around the specific terms. What was to be delivered, by when, at what cost and on what basis the arrangement could end. When those details were not recorded clearly, disagreement about what was actually agreed can follow.

A written agreement records the specific terms so that both sides understand their obligations from the start.

Contact Tormeys Solicitors LLP for legal advice specific to your situation.

A dismissal should be an outcome of a proper process, not the first step in one.The employee should understand what conc...
21/08/2026

A dismissal should be an outcome of a proper process, not the first step in one.

The employee should understand what concern is being raised before any decision is made. That clarity is what makes a genuine response possible.

Where an investigation is needed, it is a fact-finding stage. It should conclude before any disciplinary decision is reached.

The employer's own procedure matters. Each step taken should be followed and recorded consistently.

Speak with a solicitor before making a decision.

A will can sit in a drawer for years and feel finished.Then life changes.A marriage ends. Someone remarries. A child is ...
19/08/2026

A will can sit in a drawer for years and feel finished.

Then life changes.

A marriage ends. Someone remarries. A child is born. A family home is sold. A person named in the will is no longer the right person for that role.

The problem is not that the old will was wrong when it was made. It may simply no longer reflect the family as it is now.

Reviewing a will after a major life change can prevent confusion later.

Speak with a solicitor before making a decision.

Two people can live apart and still have very little settled legally.The house may still be jointly owned. Maintenance m...
17/08/2026

Two people can live apart and still have very little settled legally.

The house may still be jointly owned. Maintenance may still be informal. Parenting arrangements may be working for now, but not written down.

A separation agreement can record what both sides have agreed. A court order may be needed where agreement cannot be reached.

Informal arrangements can feel clear at the start and become harder to rely on later.

Speak with a solicitor before making a decision.

The words can get used in the same workplace conversation, but they do different jobs.A grievance is usually raised by a...
14/08/2026

The words can get used in the same workplace conversation, but they do different jobs.

A grievance is usually raised by an employee about a concern at work. A disciplinary process is usually started by an employer about conduct, performance or another workplace issue.

Mixing the two can create confusion about what process is being followed and what the person's opportunity to respond actually is.

The labels matter because the steps matter.

Contact Tormeys Solicitors LLP for legal advice specific to your situation.

A treatment can end badly without automatically becoming a negligence matter.Medical negligence usually turns on whether...
12/08/2026

A treatment can end badly without automatically becoming a negligence matter.

Medical negligence usually turns on whether the care fell below the required standard, and whether that caused harm. A poor result on its own does not always answer that question.

The records matter. Notes, referrals, test results and discharge letters can help show what happened and what decisions were made.

The first useful step is not to assume. It is to understand the medical record properly.

Contact Tormeys Solicitors LLP for legal advice specific to your situation.

Legal costs may not be charged as a percentage or proportion of any damages, and costs may not be deducted from damages without prior written agreement, as provided by section 149 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015.

The extension has been there for years.The buyer has seen it. The seller has lived with it. Nobody expects it to slow th...
10/08/2026

The extension has been there for years.

The buyer has seen it. The seller has lived with it. Nobody expects it to slow the sale down.

Then the planning history is checked.

The issue is not always the building work itself. It is whether the paperwork matches what is actually there. An extension or change to the property may need documents or certificates before the sale can move forward.

Planning history matters before closing. It helps confirm that the house being sold is the same house being transferred on paper.

Speak with a solicitor before making a decision.

Being named as executor in a will does not automatically give you the authority to act.To deal with the estate, you firs...
08/08/2026

Being named as executor in a will does not automatically give you the authority to act.

To deal with the estate, you first need a Grant of Probate. The Probate Office issues it, and it confirms your legal authority as executor. Without it, banks will not release funds and property cannot be transferred.

Once the Grant issues, the correct order matters. Identify all assets and debts first. Settle what is owed, including taxes. Then distribute to the beneficiaries named in the will.

Speak with a solicitor before making a decision.

Address

Castle Street
Athlone
N37D960

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+353906493456

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Tormeys Solicitors LLP posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Tormeys Solicitors LLP:

Shortcuts

Share

Category