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Your Legal Guide to Assisted Decision-Making
We help individuals, families and carers navigate Ireland’s new Assisted Decision-Making law with clarity, compassion, and expert legal care. Whether you're planning ahead or facing urgent capacity issues, our experienced team is here to support you every step of the way.
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What Is Assisted Decision-Making?
Ireland’s Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, fully enacted on 26th April 2023, marks a major shift in how the law supports adults who need help making decisions.
It replaces the wardship system with a flexible, tiered structure focused on autonomy, dignity, and respect.
The Act empowers people with disabilities, dementia, brain injuries, or mental health difficulties to make decisions about their healthcare, property, and personal affairs—with the right level of support.
It replaces the wardship system with a flexible, tiered structure focused on autonomy, dignity, and respect.
The Act empowers people with disabilities, dementia, brain injuries, or mental health difficulties to make decisions about their healthcare, property, and personal affairs—with the right level of support.
Who Needs This?
You or your loved one may benefit from legal advice on assisted decision-making if:
Every adult is presumed to have capacity unless assessed otherwise — but that capacity may change over time or vary by decision.
- You're caring for someone with dementia, an intellectual disability, or acquired brain injury.
- You want to plan ahead with an Enduring Power of Attorney or Advance Healthcare Directive.
- You're a healthcare provider or professional unsure how to comply with the new law.
- You're currently under wardship and need help transitioning to the new system before April 2026.
Every adult is presumed to have capacity unless assessed otherwise — but that capacity may change over time or vary by decision.
Why Legal Guidance Matters
The new law introduces complexity: from Court applications and capacity assessments to ensuring your documents are valid and your rights respected.
We offer:
With many adults still in wardship, and a 2026 deadline looming, now is the time to act.
We offer:
- Advice on drafting and registering agreements
- Representation in Circuit and High Court applications
- Support for discharge from wardship
- Expertise in handling EPAs and healthcare directives
With many adults still in wardship, and a 2026 deadline looming, now is the time to act.
Our Expertise,
Your Peace of Mind
We have proudly worked with families and individuals for many years navigating disability, ageing, or illness along with Healthcare and social care professionals across Ireland
You can rely on us for honest advice, practical solutions, and dedicated representation when it matters most.
You can rely on us for honest advice, practical solutions, and dedicated representation when it matters most.
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