Ask a solicitor: Do children have a right to an inheritance in Ireland?

Each case is decided on its own merits and the court examines the situation from the point of view of a “prudent and just” parent, writes rural solicitor Karen Walsh.

Each case is decided on its own merits and the court examines the situation from the point of view of a “prudent and just” parent, writes rural solicitor Karen Walsh.

Dear Karen,

Do children have an automatic right to inherit? Am I to provide a certain amount of inheritance in my Will to my children?