Beware varying commercial contracts, especially if they contain an ‘entire agreement’ clause
Commercial contracts usually include an ‘entire agreement’ clause saying that the contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties in relation to the subject matter of the contract. The aim is to stop one party trying to claim that something – for example, a (mis)representation they made before the contract was signed – which is …
Getting the legals right when you help your children out financially
Parents who want to help their children out financially – for example, by helping them buy a home – should make sure they get the legals right, or risk things going wrong later If you’re helping your child out financially it’s crucial to be clear whether it’s a gift, so you don’t expect the money …
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Agreeing to be someone’s executor – what it means
If someone dies and they have named you in their Will as their executor, your job is to identify and collect in everything they owned when they died, pay off their debts and liabilities and distribute what’s left to the beneficiaries under the Will. Lawyers call this ‘administering the estate’. Usually, a Will names more …
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Changes coming to the guardian ad litem system in child care proceedings
Current system Guardians ad litem are judge-appointed representatives, who communicate the wishes and interests of children to the court in child care proceedings. Guardians also make recommendations to the court about the care plan. Under the current system, guardians are appointed on an ad hoc basis where the judge decides when they are necessary and …
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How do I become a legal guardian of my grandchild?
How do I become a legal guardian of my grandchild? Guardianship of a child may seem relatively straightforward. A child’s birth mother is automatically the guardian of that child upon his or her birth, and the law governing the guardianship rights of fathers was updated in 2015 to reflect the growing number of couples who …
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Legal News Updates
O’Gorman Solicitors Sandyford have launched a News Update Section to our website which will deliver live relevant news on all our pages for our clients. We believe this will add value and relevance to our communications with our clients
Executor: 5 Tips to help you
You have been appointed an executor to an estate under the terms of the Will. As executor you are required to gather in all the assets of the Deceased, discharge any liabilities and distribute the net estate to the beneficiaries in accordance with the terms of the Will. Five tips for you as an executor …
New website www.ogormansolicitorssandyford.com
New logo for www.ogormansolicitorssandyford.com New website: www.ogormansolicitorssandyford.com We have just launched our new website for O’Gorman Solicitors Sandyford. Over the coming weeks and months we will continue to add and update content. We welcome your feedback and suggestions. This site replaces www.shaunamvogorman.com. Address The practice continues to operate from the same premises at 9 …
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