If a parent makes a will, children have no absolute right to inherit any of the estate, says Karen Walsh.
Following on from my article last week, where a reader was wondering about a new woman in her father’s life and […]

Having good financial records will make securing payment of a lawful debt a lot smoother.

Recovery of monies due is vital to the survival of a farming enterprise, and it is an unfortunate fact of life that recourse to the […]

Last week, I described appealing a decision of the Planning Authority to grant or refuse planning permission, which is in the news following a recent High Court case.

High Court powers include judicial review over acts of the government […]

One of the things to watch for in a a voluntary transfer of assets: if the transferor is declared bankrupt, the courts can seek to reverse any transfers made in the previous five years.
Dear Karen,
My son wants to build a […]

One of the questions I am asked year after year is, “Should I transfer the farm in my lifetime, or leave it pass in my will?”

There is no right or wrong answer to this question, as it very much […]

Legal practicalities involved in entering into a solar or wind farm agreement.

There are many benefits for farmers entering into a contract with a wind or solar energy company.

Farmers or landowners entering into or considering entering into a renewable energy […]

Professional negligence is failing to exercise the normal level of skill and judgement.

Vets have a responsibility to act in a professional and generally approved manner

Generally farmers understand the fickle nature of farm animals which quite often leads to unforeseen […]

Who will get the farm? It is important to keep wills up to date, and an Enduring Power of Attorney can protect the owner’s interests.
Assets such as a family farm will generally be passed down to the next generation.
Dear Karen,
My […]

When buying land, a pre-purchase survey identifies any building repairs or replacements needed. This allows you to make an informed decision, says Karen Walsh.

Q. I am farming and have had an offer accepted to purchase agricultural land nearby. I […]

Nitrates Directive provides us with clear and unambiguous guidelines.

Farming and the environment is an intense symbiosis.
One cannot survive without the other, and they work together for the benefit of both — or at least they should.
Farming around the world […]