Alternatives to the Think Ahead Pack for End-of-Life Planning in Ireland
What the Think Ahead pack covers, where it stops, and what other resources handle the legal, tax, and administrative side of end-of-life planning in Ireland.
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All articles about Ireland End-of-Life Planning Guide.
Best End-of-Life Planning Resource for Unmarried Couples in Ireland
How unmarried cohabiting couples in Ireland can protect each other from the €108,900 inheritance tax bill that catches most partners unprepared.
Best EPA Planning Resource for Adult Children of Aging Parents in Ireland
What adult children in Ireland need to set up an Enduring Power of Attorney for a parent — before cognitive decline closes the window.
Blended Family Estate Planning Ireland
How to structure a Will, joint tenancy, and Section 72 insurance for blended families and cohabiting couples in Ireland to avoid the 33% CAT trap.
Burial and Cemetery Costs Ireland
What burial plots, cemetery fees, and cremation cost across Ireland in 2026, from Dublin's €4,000 plots to regional alternatives.
CAT Thresholds Ireland 2026: Group A, B, and C Inheritance Tax Limits
Current Capital Acquisitions Tax thresholds for Group A, B, and C in Ireland — how they work, lifetime aggregation rules, and the 33% tax rate.
How to Choose an Attorney for Your EPA in Ireland
How to pick the right attorney for your Enduring Power of Attorney in Ireland — who qualifies, joint vs sole, and common mistakes to avoid.
Co-Decision-Making Agreement in Ireland
How co-decision-making agreements work under the Assisted Decision-Making Act 2015, who they suit, and how they differ from an EPA.
Cohabitant Inheritance Rights and Tax in Ireland
What cohabiting partners can and cannot inherit in Ireland — the Group C tax trap, Dwelling House Exemption rules, and how to protect your partner.
Contesting a Will Ireland
How to contest a will in Ireland under Section 117, the Legal Right Share, and caveat procedures — including strict time limits and what grounds succeed.
Cost of Making a Will in Ireland
How much a will costs in Ireland in 2026 — solicitor fees, DIY options, and what drives the price up for complex estates.
Credit Union Nomination in Ireland: Limits, Rules, and the Marriage Trap
How credit union nominations work in Ireland — the €27,000 limit, marriage revocation rule, CAT implications, and how to keep your nomination valid.
Decision Support Service Ireland
What the Decision Support Service does, how it replaced wardship in Ireland, and the decision-making support options available under the 2015 Act.
Digital Legacy Planning Ireland
How to protect your digital assets, online accounts, and passwords after death in Ireland with a practical step-by-step plan.
DIY Probate in Ireland: Can You Do It Without a Solicitor?
How to apply for probate as a personal applicant in Ireland — what it costs, how long it takes, and when you genuinely need a solicitor.
Dwelling House Exemption Ireland
How Ireland's Dwelling House Exemption works for Capital Acquisitions Tax, who qualifies, and the conditions that must be met to inherit a home tax-free.
End-of-Life Family Discussion Ireland
How to start the end-of-life planning conversation with your family in Ireland — practical scripts, timing, and topics to cover.
End-of-Life Planning Guide vs Solicitor for EPA and Will Setup in Ireland
A direct comparison of using a structured guide vs hiring a solicitor for EPA registration, wills, and advance directives in Ireland — with real cost breakdowns.
Enduring Power of Attorney Ireland
How to set up an enduring power of attorney in Ireland through the MyDSS portal, including costs, forms, and the two-stage registration process.
Enduring Power of Attorney Cost and Setup Process in Ireland
What an EPA costs in Ireland, how to register through the MyDSS portal, and what documents you need for the solicitor and doctor appointments.
Executor Duties in Ireland
What an executor must do after someone dies in Ireland — from securing the will through to final distribution, including personal liability risks.
Fair Deal Scheme Ireland
How Ireland's Fair Deal nursing home scheme works, what it costs, how it affects the family home, and what executors need to know after a death.
How to File Form SA.2 for Probate in Ireland
Step-by-step guide to completing Revenue's Statement of Affairs (Probate) Form SA.2 via ROS or myAccount, including common mistakes and the Notice of Acknowledgement.
Funeral Costs Ireland
What an average funeral costs in Ireland in 2026, a breakdown of fees from funeral directors to cemetery plots, and how to get financial help.
Grant of Probate Ireland
How to apply for a grant of probate in Ireland as a personal applicant or through a solicitor, including timelines, fees, and the Form SA.2 process.
How to Make a Will Ireland
What you need to make a valid will in Ireland, whether you need a solicitor, what it costs, and the rules that catch people out.
How to Plan Your Estate in Ireland Without Paying Thousands in Solicitor Fees
A practical breakdown of which estate planning tasks in Ireland genuinely need a solicitor, which don't, and how to minimise the billable hours on the rest.
Intestacy Rules Ireland
What happens when someone dies without a will in Ireland — how the Succession Act 1965 divides the estate and who inherits what.
Joint Tenancy vs Tenants in Common Ireland
The difference between joint tenancy and tenants in common for Irish property, how survivorship works, and when to sever joint tenancy.
Legal Right Share Ireland
How the legal right share works for spouses and children under the Succession Act 1965 in Ireland, including Section 117 claims.
Letters of Administration in Ireland
How to apply for Letters of Administration when someone dies without a will in Ireland — who can apply, what it costs, and how it differs from a Grant of Probate.
Memorandum of Wishes Ireland
What a memorandum or letter of wishes is in Ireland, how it supplements your Will, and when to use one alongside your estate plan.
Nursing Home Costs Ireland
What nursing homes cost in Ireland, how the Fair Deal scheme reduces out-of-pocket expenses, and what families need to know about asset assessments.
Probate Fees Ireland
A full breakdown of probate costs in Ireland in 2026 — court filing fees, solicitor charges, and how to reduce costs by applying personally.
Probate Tax Clearance Ireland
How PPS numbers, Revenue Form SA.2, and tax clearance certificates work in Irish probate — step-by-step for executors.
Register a Death Ireland
Step-by-step guide to registering a death in Ireland, including who can register, what documents you need, and how to get death certificates.
Section 117 Succession Act: Children's Right to Contest a Will in Ireland
How Section 117 of the Succession Act 1965 works, the six-month time limit, what 'moral duty' means, and how courts decide children's claims.
Section 72 Life Insurance in Ireland
How Section 72 policies work to cover inheritance tax in Ireland — qualifying rules, cost factors, the 8× premium ratio, and common pitfalls.
Think Ahead Pack Ireland
What's in the Irish Hospice Foundation's Think Ahead pack, what it doesn't cover, and how to build a complete end-of-life plan around it.
Ward of Court Abolished Ireland
Ireland's ward of court system is being phased out for existing cases under the Decision Support Service's new capacity framework — how it works and what it means for families.
What to Do When Someone Dies in Ireland
The complete step-by-step checklist for the first days and weeks after a death in Ireland — from registering the death to applying for bereavement benefits.