Aisling
E: ameehan@farmersjournal.ie
T: 01 419 9500
Solicitor, Tax Consultant, Farmer & Nuffield Scholar specialising in Agricultural Law and Tax Advice. Irish Farmers Journal Solicitor
Aisling Meehan on 16 Oct 2024
Legal: can the State claw back my late dad's pension?
Many older people don’t realise that there may be a repayment of their pension to the State after they die, writes Aishling Meehan.
Aisling Meehan on 04 Oct 2024
Legal: joint herd number or registered farm partnership?
Here are the pros and cons of entering a joint herd number or registered farm partnership, writes Ashling Meehan.
Aisling Meehan on 20 Sep 2024
Legal: if there is a liability – who has to pay the family debt?
When someone dies and leaves a debt, what can the will tell us about who has to pay? Aisling Meegan answers your queries.
Aisling Meehan on 05 Sep 2024
Legal aspects of planting land
When making a decision to plant land, land owners need to be aware of legal obligations including the permanent change of use of land and the obligation to replant, writes Aisling Meehan.
Aisling Meehan on 23 Aug 2024
Legal query: road to be taken in charge by local authority
When the owners and users of a laneway want the county council to take over responsiblity for a road, an uncooperative owner can make the process difficult. Aisling Meehan sets out the legal options.
Aisling Meehan on 26 Jul 2024
Legal query: can I redirect assets under a will to try qualify for agri reliefs?
When property is left to you unexpectedly, there can be scope to redirect assets under a will to try qualify for agri tax reliefs, writes Aisling Meehan.
Aisling Meehan on 27 Jun 2024
Legal: dealing with a sudden death on a farm
An unexpected death brings heartbreak. On a farm, it can also mean added complexities for families. Aisling Meehan deals with some of most common questions.
Aisling Meehan on 13 Jun 2024
Legal: practical steps to ease stress after a death
It is important to structure a farm business to lessen the stress of bereavement, should a partner pass away, writes Aisling Meehan.
Aisling Meehan on 06 Jun 2024
Legal query: 'am I liable for vacant homes tax?'
Some 25,000 property owners may have to pay vacant homes tax on their dwellings, but there are exemptions, writes Aisling Meehan.
Aisling Meehan on 16 May 2024
Legal: how to save money when transferring land
When transferring land, be smart about structuring the transfer to maximise tax incentives such as stamp duty relief and gift tax, writes Aisling Meehan.
Aisling Meehan on 02 May 2024
Legal: 'who is responsible for fallen trees?'
This week’s legal query deals with a house owner who is concerned for his property and his family’s safety after a neighbour’s tree fell into his land. Aisling Meehan advises.
Aisling Meehan on 18 Apr 2024
Legal: my son and his partner are living in my family home rent-free
Aisling Meehan advises a reader who is having an issue with her son and his partner – they live rent-free in her original family house and she wants them to rent or buy.