Practice Notes Archives - Ciaran O'Brien Solicitors Clonakilty, Co. Cork

What legal advice do I need to buy a home?

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you are likely to make and the law around it is complex. Here is a guide to some of the things you should consider and links to helpful, independent sources of information.

Find out the costs involved

It is important to evaluate all costs involved in buying a home, not just the cost of the home itself. Your solicitor can advise you on estimating your budget for the various stages of the transaction including mortgage costs, legal fees, registration of deeds and stamp duty.

Get professional help with conveyancing

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Enduring Power of Attorney

We also cater for the preparation and drafting of Enduring Powers of Attorney in cases where same may be relevant. This would be in situations where it is foreseen that the mental capacity of the client could possibly be diminished in the future, and where he/she wishes to appoint Attorneys who would have the power to act on his/her behalf, both in relation to his/her personal affairs and property affairs.

We also deal with the subsequent registration of same, should the Enduring Power of Attorney need to be registered with the court.

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Wills & Succession Planning

Wills & Succession Planning: Advice is furnished in respect of the preparation and drafting of Wills with reference to the tax implications.

The administration of estates, both in relation to Grants of Probate (where the deceased left a Will) and Grants of Administration Intestate (where the deceased died without making a Will) which would involve the identification of the estate’s assets & liabilities, the preparation and filing of Probate papers and the subsequent issuing of the Grant. It would further involve the gathering in of the various assets and the distribution of same in accordance with the Will together with preparation […] Read more

Landlord and Tenant

We are experienced in negotiating terms in respect of both commercial and agricultural leases, the subsequent drafting of Leases and the completion and stamping of respective Leases.

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Litigation

*Litigation: We deal with different types of Circuit Court and High Court proceedings. This would include Personal Injury actions (which would involve the preparation and filing of Injuries Board Applications, negotiations with insurance companies, through to settlement), actions in relation to Administration of estates and Applications to the Court in respect of property matters.

* “In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement”.

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Property

We are extremely experienced in the purchase, sale and mortgage of both residential and commercial premises. We will assist you in dealing with your conveyance (investigating title and explaining the necessary steps in simple language) from the initial offer being made to the auctioneer through to investigating title, execution of Contracts and completion of the sale/purchase together with stamping and registration of ownership. […] Read more

Agriculture

We can advise and facilitate the sale, purchase and mortgage of farms as well as voluntary transfers to family members.

We can also cater for issues in respect of boundary disputes, wayleaves and rights of way.

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