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A power of attorney (general or limited) in Ireland lets you appoint someone you trust to manage financial, legal or personal affairs on your behalf while you have capacity. A service of this kind typically includes drafting the document and guidance on the execution requirements. A general power of attorney operates while you have capacity and can be revoked; an enduring power of attorney continues if you lose capacity and is a separate document.
Where your matter needs legal work, you instruct a solicitor directly; we provide information and self-complete templates only. The price is set, with no billable hours and no surprise invoices, and the service is fully online, so there is no need to travel to an office.
What’s included
- Drafting of a general or limited power of attorney
- Guidance on the execution requirements
- 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
- People travelling or living abroad who need someone to act
- Owners needing someone to sign documents on a sale
- People who want help managing specific affairs
- Business owners who need a limited authority
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 draft your power of attorney and explains how to sign it.
- 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 power of attorney 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.
Does a power of attorney need to be witnessed?
Yes. A general power of attorney must be signed in the presence of a witness.
Can I revoke a power of attorney?
A general power of attorney can be revoked while you have capacity, by written notice to the attorney.
For more on capacity and planning ahead, see our Capacity & Decision Support in Ireland guide.
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