Advance Healthcare Directive Ireland: What Families Need to Know
How Advance Healthcare Directives work in Ireland, how they differ from an EPA, and how to create one under the Assisted Decision-Making Act.
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All articles about Enduring Power of Attorney and Decision Support in Ireland.
Alternatives to Paying a Solicitor Full Fee for EPA in Ireland
Every alternative to the €500–€1,500 full-service solicitor engagement for creating an EPA in Ireland — what each costs and what each actually covers.
Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act 2015: What Irish Families Need to Know
Plain-English guide to Ireland's Assisted Decision-Making Act. Covers the five tiers of support, capacity assessments, wardship abolition, and what it means for your family.
Best EPA Resource for Families Whose Elderly Parent Can't Use MyGovID
How to register an EPA in Ireland when your parent has no smartphone, no Public Services Card, and can't verify through MyGovID.
Co-Decision-Making Agreement Ireland: When Your Parent Needs a Partner, Not a Substitute
How co-decision-making agreements work under Ireland's Assisted Decision-Making Act. Covers eligibility, the registration process, reporting duties, and costs.
Decision Support Service Ireland: How the DSS Handles EPAs and Capacity Arrangements
What the Decision Support Service does in Ireland, how the MyDSS portal works, and what families need to know about registering EPAs and other arrangements.
EPA Guide vs Citizens Information and DSS Website: Which Actually Gets Your EPA Registered?
Comparing a structured EPA process guide with free government resources from Citizens Information and the DSS — what each covers and where each falls short.
EPA Ireland: Enduring Power of Attorney Explained for Families
How the Enduring Power of Attorney works in Ireland under the Assisted Decision-Making Act. Covers creation, registration, activation, costs, and the MyDSS portal.
EPA Process Guide vs Solicitor for Full EPA Service in Ireland
Comparing a self-preparation EPA guide with full solicitor service in Ireland — costs, time, and when each makes sense for families.
Fair Deal Scheme Ireland Explained: How It Works, What It Costs
Plain-English guide to Ireland's Fair Deal nursing home scheme. Covers eligibility, the financial assessment, the 3-year property cap, and the Nursing Home Loan.
How to Set Up an EPA in Ireland When Your Parent Has Early Dementia Signs
Step-by-step approach to creating an Enduring Power of Attorney in Ireland while your parent still has legal capacity despite early cognitive changes.
Next of Kin Rights Ireland: Why Being Family Gives You No Legal Authority
The next-of-kin myth in Ireland explained. Why being a spouse or child gives you zero legal power over finances or medical decisions, and what actually works.
Nursing Home Cost Per Week Ireland: What Families Actually Pay
What nursing homes cost per week in Ireland, how Fair Deal reduces the bill, how the Nursing Home Loan works, and the hidden costs families miss.