Beneficiaries who inherit agricultural property or receive it by way of a gift may be able to claim Agricultural Relief to reduce their Capital Acquisitions Tax liability. Where it applies, beneficiaries benefit from a 90% reduction in the tax payable otherwise. Agricultural property is defined as Agricultural land, pasture & woodland located within the European Union, …
This exemption can apply in circumstances where agricultural land is gifted and where agricultural land is sold. The current rate of stamp duty for non-residential property is 2%. Where the exemption applies, no stamp duty is payable which can save young trained farmers significant sums of money. The conditions for qualifying for this exemption are …
From the 8th of June, our offices will re-open however, to protect our Staff and Clients, attendance at our office will be by appointment only with our front door kept locked during the pandemic. We would ask that when you attend our office for a pre-booked appointment that you wear a facemask or face covering …
Since the lockdown in March 2020, the only matters that were deemed urgent matters to be held in the District Court in respect of family law matters were domestic violence applications. It has now been confirmed that child access & maintenance matters are to be dealt with as urgent matters by the Courts rather than …
Legislation which just last week came into force has broadened the descriptions provided on birth certificates. Previously, birth certificates would have stated “mother” and “ father” but now parents will have the option to simply use the term “parent”. These amendments to the descriptions used in birth certificates afford acknowledgements for parents in donor-assisted conception. …
The challenges facing Landlords and Tenants with commercial leases and commercial properties during the current Covid19 restrictions will need to be dealt with using a number of different approaches. Very few Tenants will be able to discharge rent payments due to the current restrictions and even those fortunate enough to qualify as an essential service …
Here at M. W. Keller & Son Solicitors LLP, we have received a huge amount of queries from our clients who are anxious to make a Will or update their current Wills and please see our guidance on this. Our clients have also asked us to address what happens if I die without a will? …
From the 8th of June, our offices will re-open however, to protect our Staff and Clients, attendance at our office will be by appointment only with our front door kept locked during the pandemic. We would ask that when you attend our office for a pre-booked appointment that you wear a facemask or face covering and please bring your own pen.
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