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

Enduring Powers of Attorney for Farmers: Why Every Farm Needs One