Wednesday, 07 December 2011 18:30
Poet O'Donohoe's Will declared void
This is what can happen if you make your Will without legal advice.
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Probate
Sunday, 20 November 2011 16:24
Increase in Vat Rate indefensible
The proposal by the Government to increase the Vat rate by 2% to 23 % for legal services is nothing short of scandalous.
Legal services are used by ordinary people, making their wills, buying and selling houses. Unfortunately, legal sevices are classified as "Luxury" services.
It is my view that that private individuals, using legal services should not pay VAT at the top rate. I can see the logic in charging large corporations VAT on their legal bills, as they can claim it back.
However, for the ordinary person, it is yet another tax.
1% of all VAT collected in Ireland goes to the EU. Is it not possible to structure the system so that large corporations would pay directly to the bailout fund?
Irish people have been hit hard enough - the pension levy, reduction in child benefit, USC charge, the list goes on.
It was clearly seen in the UK that to increase the VAT rate slowed consumer spending. will that be the overall effect of increasing it here? I hope not.
Legal services are used by ordinary people, making their wills, buying and selling houses. Unfortunately, legal sevices are classified as "Luxury" services.
It is my view that that private individuals, using legal services should not pay VAT at the top rate. I can see the logic in charging large corporations VAT on their legal bills, as they can claim it back.
However, for the ordinary person, it is yet another tax.
1% of all VAT collected in Ireland goes to the EU. Is it not possible to structure the system so that large corporations would pay directly to the bailout fund?
Irish people have been hit hard enough - the pension levy, reduction in child benefit, USC charge, the list goes on.
It was clearly seen in the UK that to increase the VAT rate slowed consumer spending. will that be the overall effect of increasing it here? I hope not.
Published in
Blog
Friday, 11 November 2011 14:39
The Importance of Making a Will
Why is it so important to use a Solicitor when you are making your Will?
Published in
Probate
Thursday, 10 February 2011 18:19
High Court dispute between two sisters over mother's Will settled
A dispute between two sisters over their mothers Will has been settled at the High Court.
Published in
Probate
Tuesday, 14 December 2010 18:26
Capital Acquisitions Tax changes in Budget 2011
The CAT thresholds have been reduced by 20%. The new tax free thresholds apply to gifts or inheritance taken on or after the 8th of December 2008.
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Published in
Probate
Tuesday, 27 September 2011 13:46
Probate
Dealing with the property of a loved one after their death is always difficult. Why should you use a Solicitor? Why do you need one?
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Wills & Probate
