Our Private Client services combine the personal touch of the family solicitor with a range of relevant specialist advice. We provide a strictly confidential, courteous and helpful service, all at the highest professional standards.
In addition to the areas outlined below, we advise on issues of domicile, residence, citizenship, the financial implications of immigration and emigration and all matters of concern to those taking up residence in Ireland. We can also guide you in obtaining advice on your investments, pensions and on any other personal matters.
Every aspect of work carried out on behalf of the private client is directly supervised by a partner, with the support of an expert team.
Our range of specialist advice includes:
- Wills/Legal Audit
- Tax Planning
- Trusts
- Conveyancing and Property Transactions
- Probate Administration
- Administration of Trusts
- Charities
- Heritage
Wills/Legal Audit
The importance of planning the distribution of your estate to meet the needs of your family cannot be overemphasised. We provide comprehensive advice on all aspects of will-making. We encourage you to use our Personal Legal Audit Service, which provides for a periodic review of your affairs to cater for changes in either the law or your own circumstances. Such a review, apart from the peace of mind it brings, may assist in reducing your tax liability.
Tax Planning
We offer specialist advice on the taxation implications of wills, trusts, partnerships, investment companies and other asset holding structures, and on taxation implications for proprietors, directors and employees. We advise on tax mitigation proposals and co-ordinate the implementations of tax planning schemes, including those with an international background.
Trusts
We advise on the creation of settlements and trusts, on the obligations and duties of trustees and on the rights of the beneficiaries; on changes of trustees, on the restructuring of trusts and on the winding up or dissolution of trusts.
Conveyancing and Property Transactions
We are unique among the larger firms in having a team of property specialists devoted to the needs of the private client. We advise on the buying, selling or transfer of residential property, both urban and rural. Our team has a good understanding of the special needs associated with farms and country properties, including advice on milk and grain quotas and on forestry.
We also advise on leases and letting agreements, matters of landlord and tenant law and on all aspects of planning.
Probate Administration
A fundamental concern of the private client is the fast and efficient administration of their affairs after their death. We deal with all matters concerning the issue of probate and the administration of estates, both for our own clients and for other professionals requiring advice on aspects of Irish law.
Administration of Trusts
This covers the administration and management of clients' trusts, including those administered and managed by the Firm's own trustee company, Goodbody Trustees Limited.
Charities
We advise on the legal aspects of setting up and running charities and on obtaining charitable status for taxation purposes.
Heritage
We have extensive experience in heritage matters offering advice on tax allowances and exemptions, grant availability, structuring for maintenance and succession together with other related issues.