Guide only — this matter needs a solicitor. Under Irish law this work must be carried out by a solicitor, so it is not sold on this site. The information below explains what is involved so you can brief a solicitor with confidence.
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Decide today who’ll look after you tomorrow
An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) lets you choose, today, who will look after your finances and personal welfare if illness or injury one day takes that ability away from you. Without an EPA, your family may need to apply to court — a slow, expensive and very public process under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015.
We make it simple. Work of this kind is carried out by a solicitor regulated by the Law Society of Ireland. We are not a solicitor’s practice and do not provide it — to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory. One price.No surprises.
What’s included — not currently available
- 30-minute consultation or call with a solicitor (video or phone)
- Drafting of your Enduring Power of Attorney
- Registration with the Decision Support Service (DSS)
- Witnessing arrangements coordinated for you
- Plain-English explanation of every clause
- One round of revisions
- Secure document delivery and digital copy for safekeeping
What’s not included (clearly itemised)
- DSS registration fee (currently €30 — paid directly by you)
- Doctor / healthcare professional capacity statement (typically €60–€150)
- Postage of notification letters to “notice parties” — at cost only
Why people choose us for their EPA
- You see the total cost before you start.
- Fully online — but properly Irish. Done from home, but always with a solicitor.
- Same-week appointments. Most clients have their consultation booked.
- Compatible with a Will. Add our Will service for a discounted bundle and have your estate plan finished in one go.
How the process works
- Instruct a solicitor of your choice (not currently available)
- Short intake form — about 5 minutes. Tell us who you’d like as your attorney(s) and any preferences.
- Solicitor consultationby video or phone.
- A solicitor would draft your EPA and email it to you for review.
- Sign with witnesses. A solicitor would send clear instructions; many clients use their GP as one witness.
- A solicitor would register your EPA with the Decision Support Service. You receive the registered copy plus a digital safe-keeping copy.
From order to registered EPA: typically 3–5 weeks. Most of that is DSS processing time, not solicitor time.
Pair it with a Will and save
Most clients put an EPA and a Will in place at the same time — one covers life, the other covers death, and together they form a complete estate plan. Add a Will to your order and we’ll discount the combined fee.
Frequently asked questions
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney in Ireland?
It’s a legal document where you (the donor) appoint one or more attorneys to look after your financial affairs and/or personal welfare if you later lose decision-making capacity. It’s now governed by the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, which came into operation in 2023.
How much does an EPA 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.
How long does the process take?
From your first call to a registered EPA, most clients are finished within 3–5 weeks — most of which is DSS processing time. The solicitor work itself is normally complete in under a week.
Do I need to be in good health to make an EPA?
You must have decision-making capacity at the time you sign — that’s why a doctor’s statement is required as part of the registration process. The whole point of an EPA is to be set up before capacity becomes an issue.
Can I make my EPA fully online?
Most of it, yes — your consultation, drafting, and document review are all online. The actual signing requires a witness and notification of named persons; a solicitor can coordinate this and walk you through it step-by-step.
Can I change or cancel my EPA later?
Yes — while you still have capacity, you can revoke or amend an EPA at any time. A solicitor would handle that for you under a separate price.
Should I get an EPA and a Will done together?
Most people do. The two documents are complementary (an EPA covers life, a Will covers death). Ask about our combined estate-planning price.
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.