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Before you transfer the farm to the next generation…A farm transfer can be one of the biggest financial and family decis...
01/09/2026

Before you transfer the farm to the next generation…

A farm transfer can be one of the biggest financial and family decisions you'll make.

And there can be much more to consider than whose name goes on the land.

Good succession planning considers the person transferring the farm, the next generation, the wider family and the legal and tax consequences together.

Planning early gives you more options.

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A couple separate… but neither can afford to leave the family home.Separation doesn't always mean one person simply move...
28/08/2026

A couple separate… but neither can afford to leave the family home.

Separation doesn't always mean one person simply moves out and the other stays.

Where a home, mortgage and shared finances are involved, practical and legal questions can quickly overlap.

What happens to the home will depend on the individual circumstances — and decisions made in the early stages can have longer-term consequences.

Getting advice doesn't mean starting a court battle. Sometimes, it simply means understanding your position and your options.

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25/08/2026

What happens if you inherit farmland but don't actually farm?

It doesn't necessarily mean Agricultural Relief is unavailable.

Subject to the relevant conditions, qualifying agricultural property may be farmed by the beneficiary or leased to someone who farms it on a commercial basis.

There are important conditions around Agricultural Relief, however, so don't assume you qualify — or don't qualify — without getting advice.

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21/08/2026

People assume transferring the family farm is simply a matter of changing the name on the deeds.

In reality, transferring a farm can involve legal, financial, tax and family considerations.

Who will farm it? Does the person transferring it need to retain any rights? What reliefs might apply? And how does the transfer fit into the family's wider succession plan?

Getting the right legal and tax advice before making the transfer can help avoid unintended consequences later.

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Before you lend money to your family...Ask yourself one question.If everyone remembered this conversation differently in...
14/08/2026

Before you lend money to your family...

Ask yourself one question.

If everyone remembered this conversation differently in five years' time...

How would you prove what was agreed?

A simple written agreement today can help avoid difficult conversations tomorrow.

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A family agrees who gets what... but nobody updates the will.Everyone understands the plan.Until circumstances change.Ye...
11/08/2026

A family agrees who gets what... but nobody updates the will.

Everyone understands the plan.

Until circumstances change.

Years later, the legal documents say something completely different.

Good intentions don't always prevent disputes. Keeping your will up to date helps ensure your wishes are carried out.

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07/08/2026

What happens if someone refuses to leave a jointly owned property?

These situations are often more complicated than people expect.

The legal options available can depend on:
ownership arrangements
occupation rights
family circumstances
Every situation is different, so getting legal advice early is important.

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04/08/2026

People assume buying a house together means everything is automatically equal.

But every situation is different.

Different financial contributions.

Different ownership intentions.

Different legal outcomes.

Having the right legal advice before you buy can help avoid misunderstandings later.

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Before you put your house into joint names...Ask yourself:Why am I doing this?What happens if one owner dies?Could it af...
31/07/2026

Before you put your house into joint names...

Ask yourself:
Why am I doing this?
What happens if one owner dies?
Could it affect future inheritance?
Could it complicate matters if circumstances change?
Small decisions today can have significant legal consequences in the future.

+353 91 776384

Parents transfer a house to their children... but continue living there.This is something we see more often than people ...
28/07/2026

Parents transfer a house to their children... but continue living there.

This is something we see more often than people realise.

Years later, questions can arise around:
who is responsible for repairs?
can the property be sold?
what happens if circumstances change?
Getting legal advice before transferring property helps ensure everyone understands their rights and responsibilities from the outset.

+353 91 776384

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