Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015
The much-debated Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (the “Act”) was enacted on the 30th December 2015, but requires commencement orders to bring it fully into effect.
11 January, 2017Wills With An EU Dimension
Far reaching changes in succession law at a European level became operational on 17th August 2015 when the EU Succession Regulation (EU/650/2012), known as Brussels IV, came into effect.
13 November, 2015Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009
The Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009 (“the Act”) came into operation in its entirety on 27th October 2009. It provides the legislative basis for the financial support scheme for those requiring long-term residential nursing care.
01 December, 2012Irish Wills And Devolution Of Foreign Based Assets
Anybody who owns an asset or who expects to receive a gift or inheritance in the future should make a will. It is also important to up-date one’s will as circumstances might warrant.
28 February, 2009