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Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act is now Enacted

By jasinnottadmin Tuesday, 9th May 2023 | 0 comments
Filed under: Wills and Probate, Family Law.
The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 came into effect on 26 April 2023. It is a law that establishes a new legal framework for supported decision-making in Ireland. It allows for people who may have difficulty in making decisions, to make legal agreements on how they can be supported to make decisions about their welfare, property and affairs.

Enduring Power of Attorney

By jasinnottadmin Tuesday, 13th September 2022 | 0 comments
Filed under: Wills and Probate.
What will happen to your care, care of dependents, possessions and financial matters if you are no longer able to make informed decisions for yourself? To prepare for this possibility, you can make an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA).  

Tips When Making Your Will

By jasinnottadmin Monday, 31st January 2022 | 0 comments
Filed under: Wills and Probate.
Everybody’s situation is different and deserves to be discussed individually but there are certain nuggets of advice that will apply to most situations:

Considerations when Making a Will

By jasinnottadmin Tuesday, 9th November 2021 | 0 comments
Filed under: Wills and Probate.
If making a will in 2021, there are things to consider that we didn’t have to many years ago.  There are many principles, however, that remain the same.  Here are some of the questions we are frequently asked.  

November is 'My Legacy Month'

By jasinnottadmin Tuesday, 5th November 2019 | 0 comments
Filed under: Wills and Probate.
My Legacy is an umbrella group of 70 Irish charities asking people to remember a charity they care about in their will, once all other important personal decisions have been made.

What Happens to your Online Assets After your Death?

By jasinnottadmin Tuesday, 10th September 2019 | 0 comments
Filed under: Wills and Probate.
As part of the process of making your will with John A Sinnott Solicitors, we ask you to make a list of everything you own i.e. your assets.  So, for example, your house, your car, money in the bank etc.  But many people forget about their online assets. You should consider this important element of your life. 

My Legacy Week, 30th Oct - 4th Nov

By jasinnottadmin Tuesday, 24th October 2017 | 0 comments
Filed under: Wills and Probate.
We are delighted once again, to participate in ‘My Legacy Week’ from 30th October to 4th November.  My Legacy is an umbrella group of over 50 Irish charities who work together to highlight the importance of having a will and asks people to remember a charity they care about, once all other important personal decisions have been made.

Best Will Week 31st Oct-6th Nov 2016

By jasinnottadmin Tuesday, 25th October 2016 | 0 comments
Filed under: Wills and Probate.
My Legacy was established in 2003 by a small group of Irish charities who wished to spread the word about charitable bequests. The organisation now represents over 60 leading Irish charities and not-for-profit organisations.

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