The first edition of this text (written by W. McGuire) was published in 1966, shortly after the Succession Act was enacted. It was then updated in 1986 by Professor R.A. Pearce. This third edition brings the work up to date and examines other related legislation which impacts upon succession, such as the Status of Children 1997 and the Divorce Act 1996. Practitioners will be familiar with its clear, concise layout and exposition on a section by section basis of the legislation.

The Succession Act 1965 became operative on the 1 January 1967, and was accompanied by McGuire's seminal work of commentary on the Act. Now fifty years on, this commentary is in its this fifth edition, and continues to be a cornerstone work, examining the Succession Act 1965 in detail along with other related legislation which impacts upon succession. Each section of the 1965 Act (as amended) is set out in full, and followed by a detailed narrative commentary which explains the sections and examines how they have been interpreted by the courts. Up-to-date appendices contain the relevant Probate Office, Superior Courts and Circuit Courts forms. Written by one of the leading experts in the field, the aim of this book is to make it as accessible as possible in assisting solicitors, barristers and judges alike. The Succession Act has long acted as a weathervane of social change in Ireland, taking into account changes such as the status of illegitimacy and the introduction of divorce. This new edition these into account most recent social and constitutional changes which have impacted the law of succession, including the introduction of marriage equality. Includes the following important cases: DPP v Heather Perrin Nevin v Nevin Cawley v Lillis.

Based on McGuire’s seminal 1967 work, this new edition examines the Succession Act 1965 in detail and examines other related legislation which impacts upon succession, such as the Status of Children Act 1987 and the Divorce Act 1996. Each section of the 1965 Act (as amended) is set out in full, and followed by a detailed narrative commentary which explains the sections and examines how they have been interpreted by the courts. Appendices contain the relevant Probate Office, Superior Courts and Circuit Courts forms. Contents includes: I. Preliminary and General. II. Devolution of Real and Personal Estate on Death III. Executors and Administrators IV. Grants of Representation V. Administration of Assets VI. Distribution on Intestacy VII. Wills VIII. Conflict of Laws Relating to Testamentary Dispositions IX. Legal Right of Testator’s Spouse and Provision for Children. X. Unworthiness to Succeed and Disinheritance XI. Limitation of Actions XII. Provisions Relating to Probate Office and District Probate Registries First Schedule. Second Schedule. Appendices. EURO: 175

"""...the section-by-section approach to the 1965 Act means that one can immediately turn up the answer to any query..."" Wildy's Book News, 2003 Based on McGuire's seminal 1967 work, this new edition examines the Succession Act 1965 in detail and examines other related legislation which impacts upon succession, such as the Status of Children Act 1987 and the Divorce Act 1996. Each section of the 1965 Act (as amended) is set out in full, and followed by a detailed narrative commentary which explains the sections and examines how they have been interpreted by the courts. Appendices contain the relevant Probate Office, Superior Courts and Circuit Courts forms. "

This special offer comprises the title The Succession Act 1965 and Related Legislation, together with Brian Spierin's earlier title Wills - Irish Precedents and Drafting. Purchased together they should provide the busy practitioner with all the relevant information on the law relating to succession and clear advice on drafting a will.