Grainne Cunningham
Senior Associate
About Grainne
Grainne is a Senior Associate in our Private Client Department. She specialises in all probate matters including drafting wills and advising clients on estate planning and administration of estates.
She has experience in managing contentious issues including family disagreements and objections from beneficiaries to the progress of administrations.
She advises on the creation and implementation of Enduring Powers of Attorney.
She has worked with several charities in regard to charitable bequests and cy pres applications.
She regularly acts for both purchasers and vendors in the acquisition, sale and voluntary transfer of property.
Recent Experience
- Advising in the administration of estates and tax related queries
- Drafting of wills and advising on estate planning
- Advising charitable organisations in regard to charitable bequests and cy pres applications
- Acting in the registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney under the 2015 Act and advising attorneys on their role and duties under an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA)
- Acting in the acquisition and disposal of residential & commercial property
- Acting in the re-financing of residential and commercial properties
Education
- BA, Politics and Economics, University College Dublin
- MA, Journalism, Dublin City University
- Qualified as a Solicitor in Ireland, Law Society of Ireland
- Diploma in Trust and Estate Planning, Law Society of Ireland
Professional Memberships
- Law Society of Ireland
- Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)