What We Do
Family Law
With over 20 years experience, at Elaine O’Toole Solicitors we use our specialist knowledge and expertise to find the best solution for you. We understand that this is a very stressful time for people and all matters are dealt with by us in a sensitive and caring manner. We represent our clients on a regular basis in family law matters in both the District Court and Circuit Court and can assist you with issues relating to:-
- Access and Custody
- Guardianship
- Maintenance
- Protection Orders and Safety Orders
- Barring Orders
- Separation Agreements
- Judicial Separation
- Divorce
- Co-habiting couples
Personal Injury Claims
- Accident at work
- Been the victim of an assault
- Injured in a road traffic accident
- Slip and fall injury through no fault of your own
You should speak to a specialist injury solicitor at Elaine O’Toole Solicitors as soon as possible if you have had an accident as there are strict time limits to bringing your claim. We will assess your claim and advise you as to whether you have a valid claim. If you have a valid claim, we will advise you on the process involved, keeping you fully informed each step of the way.
Property
At Elaine O’Toole Solicitors we aim to make the process of buying and selling property as straightforward and hassle-free as possible. Whether you are a first-time buyer, investor, owner-occupier, trading up or downsizing, buying an apartment, house, site or buying a property at auction we offer a practical and efficient service keeping you updated each step of the way. We can help you in the following areas:-
- Buying a property
- Selling a property
- Mortgaging
- Transfer of family farm or site
- Compulsory purchase orders
- Rights of way
- Boundary issues
- Commercial leases
- Tenancy agreements
Probate
For more information on how we can help call us at 071 9671500 or complete the Enquiry Form and we will reply to you immediately.
Wills & Estate Planning
At Elaine O’Toole Solicitors we aim to keep the process of making your will as simple as we possibly can so you can have peace of mind knowing that your loved ones are properly provided for. When you make your will with Elaine O’Toole Solicitors you are assured of our specialist knowledge and expertise with over 20 years’ experience. We will ensure your will complies with all legal formalities and that you make the most of all available tax measures to reduce inheritance tax for your loved ones.
Do I need to make a Will ?
- Are you buying a house?
- Are you getting married?
- Are you starting a family or already have a young family?
- Are you getting divorced?
- Do you own any property in your name?
- Are you in a second marriage?
What happens if I do not make a will?
- If you leave a spouse or civil partner but no children (or grandchildren): your spouse or civil partner gets the entire estate.
- If you leave a spouse or civil partner and children: your spouse/civil partner gets two-thirds of your estate and the remaining one-third is divided equally among your children. If one of your children has died, that share goes to his/her children.
- If you leave children, but no spouse or civil partner: your estate is divided equally among your children (or their children).
- If you are single and leave parents, but no spouse, civil partner or children: your estate is divided equally between your parents or given entirely to one parent if only one is living.
- If you are single and leave brothers and sisters only: your estate is shared equally among them, with the children of a deceased brother or sister taking his/her share.
- If you are survived by nieces and nephews only: your estate is divided equally among those surviving.
- If you are survived by other relatives only: your estate is divided equally between the nearest equal relations.
- If you have no relatives: your estate goes to the State.
The above is an outline of the rules where someone dies without a will under the Succession Act 1965 and where succession to property is governed by Irish law. Always seek legal advice based on your own individual facts.
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Call us today to discuss at 071 9671500 or complete and return our Enquiry Form today and we will then discuss it further with you before we draft your will and send it to you for approval. Once you are happy with it, we will then arrange to meet with you to have it signed and witnessed.
Enduring Powers of Attorney
An Enduring Power of Attorney is a document that you can put in place while you are in good health where you appoint a representative who is usually a close family member to act as your attorney in the event that you become mentally incapable of looking after your own affairs. You decide who will act and what powers they will have should this happen. There are strict rules involved in creating your Enduring Power of Attorney document and certain steps that must be taken. At Elaine O’Toole Solicitors we have vast experience in preparing Enduring Power of Attorney documents.