We have often spoken about wills and their importance to lay out your wishes. An Enduring Power of Attorney (called EPA) is a complement to any Will. An EPA will outline what happens should you become incapacitated and are no longer able to voice your wishes....
The Cabinet has approved changes to the Fair Deal scheme for farms and small businesses. The scheme provides financial support for those in long-term nursing home care. The legislation will be examined by an Oireachtas committee before the Dáil recess in July...
The Government has announced its intention to make changes to help families left in limbo when a relative goes missing. Aside from the obvious trauma and heartache a family go through when a loved one goes missing, there are also some legal and financial issues that...
There are important protections in Irish law for partners’ succession rights. If they have been left out , or not properly provided for in a Will of their deceased partner there are safeguards. Under the Succession Act 1965, a spouse has certain minimum...
Your executor carries out (or executes) the wishes set out in your will and choosing the right person or persons is an important decision. It should be somebody you trust to do this job. Ideally, it should be a job given to two people to act as co-executors. What does...
There are many important decisions to be made when planning for the future. One of those may include a situation where your health has deteriorated and you no longer have the capacity to voice your wishes. WHAT IS THE ASSISTED DECISION-MAKING (CAPACITY) ACT 2015? The...
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