Enduring Power of Attorney in Ireland With Áine Flynn: Who Can Act If You Can't?

An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) is the planning step most Irish adults never get to. Only around 8% have one, against roughly a third who've made a will. Yet if you lost capacity tomorrow, it's the document that decides whether the people you trust can actually act for you, or whether your family ends up in front of the Circuit Court. Paddy Delaney is joined by Áine Flynn, Director of Ireland's Decision Support Service, for a clear, practical conversation about planning ahead. If you're approaching retirement with assets to protect, this one matters. For more information about Áine Flynn and the work of Ireland's Decision Support Service: https://www.decisionsupportservice.ie In this episode: Why your next of kin can't automatically step in. And what an EPA changes The joint-account trap most couples assume protects them What it costs (€30 to register, €90 to activate) and how the DSS process works The "holy trinity": Will, EPA and Advance Healthcare Directive, and what each one covers If you want genuine clarity on protecting yourself and the people you love, whatever happens, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Full episode (video) and 📖 Blog: www.informeddecisions.ie/post/enduring-power-of-attorney-ireland 📊 Want to check where you are? Try our free 5-minute Retirement Readiness Scorecard: https://www.informeddecisions.ie/pension-calculator 📅 Find out how we work: https://www.informeddecisions.ie DISCLAIMER This content is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute personalised financial or legal advice. Everyone's situation is different — always speak to a qualified, independent advisor (and a solicitor for legal documents) before making pension, investment or estate-planning decisions. Rules and figures change; figures quoted are accurate at time of recording.