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A living will, or advance healthcare directive, in Ireland lets you record your wishes about medical treatment in case you lose the capacity to make or communicate decisions in the future. A service of this kind typically provides a professionally drafted, Ireland-specific advance healthcare directive, tailored to your circumstances. It is for adults who want their treatment wishes known and respected, without open-ended hourly billing. This service is not a substitute for full legal representation in contested or high-value matters; for complex disputes, contact us for a tailored quote.
What’s included
- Document(s) drafted under Irish family and succession law
- One round of review and tailoring against your circumstances
- Plain-English guidance notes you can keep with your records
- Delivered by email once your details are received
- 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
- Adults who want to record refusals of specific treatments
- People with a diagnosis that may affect future capacity
- People who want to appoint a designated healthcare representative
- Anyone who wants to spare family difficult decisions
How it works
- 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.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- A solicitor would then prepare your document(s) or advice from the details you return, with one round of review and tailoring against your circumstances.
- Your document(s) and plain-English guidance notes are delivered by email.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an advance healthcare directive 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.
Is an advance healthcare directive legally binding in Ireland?
Under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, a valid and applicable advance healthcare directive refusing treatment must be followed. Requests for specific treatment are taken into account but are not binding.
How is an advance healthcare directive made valid?
It must be in writing, signed and witnessed by two witnesses, at least one of whom is not a family member. Your guidance notes explain the signing steps.
For more on capacity and planning ahead, see our Capacity & Decision Support in Ireland guide.
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