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Inheritance

    Opinion: Inheritance tax changes in the budget have brought some relief, but not enough
    Johnny O’Callaghan
    FactCheck: Is it true that only about 3% of people pay tax on inheritance in Ireland?
    Opinion: We could all learn a bit about democracy from Austrian millionaire Marlene Engelhorn
    Dr Seána Glennon
    People split on mortgage lending rules but strongly opposed to limits on inheritance from parents
    New law will allow missing persons' families apply for 'presumption of death order'
    'It has a big impact on loved ones': Probate delays leave families waiting months to resolve inheritance
    Farmers aren't happy that the Fair Deal scheme's 'discriminatory measures' might be here to stay
    Parents may no longer have a 'moral duty' to provide for children in wills
    'My sister is laughing all the way to the bank, we will never speak again': Families at war over wills
    Here’s why you might be seeing stories about Sofia Vergara being ‘sued by her embryos’
    Carer stole €41,000 from elderly neighbour to spend it on home improvements, clothes and holidays
    Woman claiming to be Prince's long-lost half sister comes forward to stake claim to his estate
    If you're fighting over a €250k house, you could lose it all in legal fees
    Has your family fallen out over a will? We'd like to know
    David Cameron feeling the heat over £200,000 gift
    Search underway for Irish woman who is heir to fortune left behind by half-brother
    How much money do you have to pay out to inherit a house?
    Children getting dig-out from parents for mortgages or holidays could be taxed
    When should someone who kills their spouse be allowed to inherit their property?
    Opinion: Legislation is urgently needed following Supreme Court ruling on surrogacy
    Katherine Irwin
    US woman accused of digging up her father claims 'he would be okay with it'
    Mandela widow gives up her right to half his estate
    Aaron McKenna: Marriage is nothing more than a contract – bring on the prenups
    Aaron McKenna
    Tax bill arrives 60 years after man's death
    Duchess of Alba, marrying at 85, insists she still controls fortune
    Private investigator tracks down homeless man... and gives him a fortune
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