Half Day CPD Event – Wexford

Attendance at this in-person session awards 3 General CPD Points.

Every solicitor working in probate has dealt with estates that cross borders, tax obligations that span jurisdictions, or intestacy cases where identifying the rightful beneficiaries is anything but straightforward. This afternoon tackles all three.

Three experienced speakers will share practical guidance on the issues that regularly slow estates down - not in theory, but grounded in how these matters actually play out in practice.

Topics covered will include:

• Jurisdictional issues, conflict of laws, and extracting grants where foreign assets are involved
• U.S.-Ireland estate taxation - domicile, treaty relief, IRS timelines, and common pitfalls
• Intestacy risk - beneficiary identification, administration challenges, and reducing exposure

Your Speakers

Christopher Lehane BL

"Administering Estates with Foreign Elements"

This session will address the practical challenges that arise in estates with foreign elements, including jurisdictional issues, conflict of laws, and procedural considerations. It will examine the role of personal representatives in cross-border estates, the process for extracting grants where foreign assets are involved, and the recognition and enforcement of foreign grants, along with key risks, costs, and common pitfalls.

Stephen Casey

"Taxation between US and Irish Estates"

This session examines the key issues that arise where Irish estates have a U.S. connection, including domicile, U.S. assets, treaty relief, and IRS timelines. Stephen will provide practical guidance on navigating the U.S.–Ireland inheritance tax treaty, avoiding common probate pitfalls, and managing cross-border estate administration.

Padraic Grennan

"Intestacies: Risk Mitigation"

This session examines the key challenges in intestacy cases, including risk, administration, and beneficiary identification. Padraic will provide practical guidance on managing these cases efficiently, mitigating risk, and ensuring correct estate administration.

Together, this distinguished panel will share practical guidance and real-world perspectives designed to support practitioners working in probate and succession matters.

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