Farm Law Blog
Plain-English guides to the legal side of Irish farming: succession and transfers, wills and probate, reliefs in general terms, Fair Deal, leasing, partnerships, disputes and renewable energy agreements. Written by Richard O’Shea TEP, Solicitor.
Succession
How to Transfer the Family Farm to a Son or Daughter: Step-by-Step
Reliefs
Agricultural Relief: How the 90% Reduction Works (General Guide)
Reliefs
CGT Retirement Relief for Farmers: The General Picture
Fair Deal
The Fair Deal 3-Year Cap on Farm Assets: Full Guide
Wills & Probate
Dying Without a Will on an Irish Farm: Who Inherits the Land
Wills & Probate
Section 117 Claims: When a Child Challenges the Farm Will
Leasing
Long-Term Land Leasing: The Income Tax Exemption Explained
Leasing
Conacre vs Long-Term Lease: Which Is Right for Your Land?
Disputes
Rights of Way Over Farm Land: Creating, Proving and Defending Them
Disputes
Adverse Possession on Agricultural Land: Squatters’ Rights Explained
Disputes
Farm Boundary Disputes: When the Folio Map and the Ditch Disagree
Partnerships
Registered Farm Partnerships: Structure, Supports and Pitfalls
Family
Divorce and the Family Farm: Is the Land at Risk?
Conveyancing
Selling Farm Land in Ireland: Legal Process and Timeline
Conveyancing
Buying Agricultural Land: The Legal Due Diligence Checklist
Reliefs
Young Trained Farmer Stamp Duty Relief: Qualifying Conditions
Renewables
Solar Farm Leases on Agricultural Land: What to Check Before Signing
Wills & Probate
Why a Standard Will Is Not Enough for a Farming Family
Schemes
Transferring BISS Entitlements: Sale, Lease, Gift and Inheritance
Succession