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Inheritance
If I sell my sister the half-share in the family home we inherited, what tax will I pay?
Capital gains tax makes no allowance for family connections though gift tax could still be an issue depending on the price agreed
How does changing my will to leave less to one child create a tax problem for them?
Solicitor advises woman that amending will now will have adverse tax impact on child living abroad - without providing any detail
If we gift our child a share in a property, will it present tax issues for them?
For those who can afford it, gifting while alive rather than waiting to leave something as an inheritance makes a lot of sense in terms of tax planning
Businessman loses appeal over €317,312 inheritance tax bill
Man claimed he was a ‘permanently incapacitated’ dependent relative of his aunt due to ‘mental health issues’ while listed as a managing director on LinkedIn
Our unmarried son living abroad has died just before his first child was born. Who inherits?
With differences from one country to another, it is important to secure independent and local legal advice on inheritance law
Independent ministers seek changes to inheritance tax system for adults with no children
Campaign group argues tax thresholds applying to beneficiaries of estates of childless adults are ‘discriminatory’
Inheritance, relatives and blended families: what does it mean for tax-free thresholds?
Tax free thresholds for inheritance and large gifts are determined by the closeness of the blood relationship between the two parties
Will inheritance tax be cut again in the budget?
Key pre-budget papers sketch out options to make inheritance rules more generous - and also a few that could increase the burden
Will I pay tax in Ireland if a US relative leaves me something in their will?
Inheritance tax liability is determined by where the beneficiary and/or the dead person live and the impact of cross-border agreements
My family lives abroad. Does that cause problems with my father’s will?
Paperwork and taxation on inheritance can potentially become more complicated when beneficiaries live outside the State
Inheritance Q&A: The tax implications of inheriting across borders
Inheritance tax rules vary widely between one country and another, so beneficiaries are well advised to seek professional legal advice
I am due to inherit €30,000, is it worth my while to gift my husband half to avoid tax?
Deeds of variation or family arrangement work differently in Ireland and Britain and that can catch some people out
Wills and spouses: Why you cannot just cut a wife out of your will
Legal right share means a spouse has an automatic right to at least half of your estate whatever your will says
Want to leave money to a good cause in your will? Here’s how
Most people have a charity they would like to support but cost-of-living pressures can make it difficult to find the money day to day
Who should I appoint as an executor in my will?
The person should be someone you trust and consider to be reliable and fairly well organised
Is it possible to give up to €400,000 tax-free to each of your children as a gift while you are alive?
A gift to adult children starting out in life can be even more valuable than an inheritance
How to make the most of your financial power at every life and career stage
Women need to prioritise themselves and not feel guilty about creating a longer-term strategy for their financial future
Must I go to probate over dead relative’s small holding of shares?
Existence of the shares only recently emerged – long after I had finished dealing with her estate
My mother’s plan to leave her house to my sister and I could create more problems than solutions
One sister lives in the property and might struggle to raise the funds to buy the other out of their joint inheritance
Social welfare fraud does not necessarily die with you
Executors have a legal duty to notify Department of Social Protection if they understand there is money owing to it
Wills and family fall-outs: ‘Money and grief bring out the worst in people’
The absence of a will or a poorly prepared one can result in bitter disputes between surviving family members. Six people share tales of conflict and resentment
Inheritance tax: How to avoid leaving your loved ones with a hefty bill
Managing your estate in a way that reduces potential taxes is a good idea but make sure you can afford it and will not need those funds later in life
Will having all our savings in joint names make things more difficult when one of us dies?
Certain procedures do have to be followed when someone dies to make sure all is in order but that does not necessarily mean delay in accessing needed funds
Making sense of shifting inheritance tax thresholds
Any inheritance or large gift you receive is always measured against the tax-free limits in place at the time, not in the context of previous limits
Our daughter’s family lives with us. Will she have to pay tax upon inheritance?
We are wondering what we should consider as we look towards planning our will
A downsizer’s dilemma: Is trading two rentals for one future home worth it?
If the ultimate intention is that this will be your home at some point, it become much more than a simple financial decision
Are neighbours entitled to a share of the estate of a man they cared for?
Charity is just that and whether it is recognised will depend on this man’s will, if he had one
Who gets the house: have you spoken to your parents about happens when they die?
Having that conversation can spare a family some surprises, prevent unintended consequences and disputes, and probably save tax
We called off our wedding because of Fair Deal threat to my home
Scheme subsidising cost of private nursing home care will look at all of a couple’s income and assets, regardless of who owns what
One in three Irish parents saving for their children, not themselves
Central Bank report shows Ireland’s savings rate at 13.8%, higher than 10 years ago, but still below the euro zone average
‘How can I access my dead mum’s will if my family won’t discuss it?’
‘She didn’t have much - just some jewellery and she said she wrote us all individual letters’
I want to sell my late wife’s Vodafone shares, but I’m at a loss finding the original value
Widower wants to sell shares now that probate has been granted but is at a loss on how to assess the capital gain, or loss
Mentally ill man’s case over father’s will to be progressed by decision-making representative, judge orders
Important judgment addresses litigation capacity under Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act
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