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Inheritance
Why are people in Ireland so reluctant to make a will? Here’s what you need to know
On the Money: Failure to draw up a will ensures more delay, more cost and the prospect of more confusion for your loved ones when you die
My brother in Britain left me money in his will. What are my tax liabilities on this inheritance?
Inheritance tax rules are very different in the UK and the Republic which can leave people very confused about any liability they may have
My partner and I are not married: how can we minimise any inheritance tax they will pay?
Inheritance tax law is set firmly against the one in seven Irish families who are not married but there are steps you should consider
Will my stepchildren lose out on tax exemption if they inherit from me?
Who is considered family in Ireland can depend on whether you have written a will or not
In a will, your niece or nephew may not be who you think they are when it comes to tax
The intricacies of inheritance tax law means it is always a good idea to take legal and, if necessary, specialist tax advice
‘How do I make sure Revenue gets as little as possible from my estate when I die?’
Single person with substantial assets can avail of various exemptions to inheritance tax with careful planning
Will aunt’s possible ‘lost child’ have claim on her estate years after she died?
Inheritance rights are clear in adoption cases, but law on illegal adoptions does not seem to apply here
Man left €25,000 in his will to nurse who cared for him in Dublin hospital
Beneficiaries tracing firm Finders International located delighted nurse in the Philippines
What happens to my retirement fund after I die?
Approved Retirement Funds are more flexible than annuities but there could be tax implications depending on who benefits
My child lives rent free in a home I own. Will that cause either of us a tax problem?
Revenue rules are fairly tight on financial support for independent adult children once it exceeds €3,000 in any one year
I want to provide for my son in my will but am worried he will lose his disability allowance
Property Clinic: I want to leave him the property he has been living in and the sum of €50,000
How can I make sure an inheritance does not cost me my disability allowance?
Inheritance can be a double-edged sword when you are on a means-tested payment from the Department of Social Protection
Ireland needs a national register of wills, says insurer Royal London
Failure to legislate for a central registry means long delays tracking down lost wills and ensuring they are the most recent versions
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