Capacity & ADMCA Advice Consultation

A capacity and ADMCA advice consultation in Ireland helps individuals and families understand the decision-making supports available under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015. The Act replaced the wards of court system with a tiered framework overseen by the Decision Support Service. We explain assistance agreements, co-decision-making, decision-making representation and enduring powers of attorney, and the steps and costs involved in each.

The price shown is the full professional fee for the service as described, and any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply. If your matter needs more than this service covers, a solicitor would explain the options before any further work is done.

What’s included

• Explanation of assistance agreements, co-decision-making, decision-making representation and enduring powers of attorney
• The role of the Decision Support Service
• The steps and costs involved in each option
• Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
• Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
• A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards

Who this is for

• Families supporting a relative with declining capacity
• Carers wanting to understand their options
• People planning ahead for later life
• Families of people formerly in wardship

How it works

1. Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
2. Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
3. A solicitor would then explain the options and which may suit your circumstances.
4. The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a capacity advice consultation cost in Ireland?

This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

What replaced wardship in Ireland?

The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 introduced a tiered framework of decision supports, overseen by the Decision Support Service.

Which option is right?

It depends on the person’s capacity and needs. The consultation explains the differences.

For more on capacity and planning ahead, see our Capacity & Decision Support in Ireland guide.

If you would like to be told when solicitor services are available again on this site, you can join our no-fee waiting list. To instruct a solicitor now, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.