EP 24: Planning Ahead: Understanding Enduring Power of Attorney in Ireland

In this episode of The Personal Finance Show on Dublin City FM, Paul Merriman from askpaul.ie is joined by Áine Flynn, Director of the Decision Support Service (DSS), to unpack one of the most misunderstood but critical legal tools in financial planning: the Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA).

If you think EPAs are just for your elderly parents or something you’ll “get around to eventually”, think again. Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, or older, if you own property, have a pension, or manage family finances, you NEED to understand what an EPA is and why not having one could cost your family thousands and serious heartache.

We bust common myths like:
❌ “Next of kin will automatically step in”
❌ “My spouse can make decisions if I can’t”
❌ “I’ll just do it later”

💡 We cover:
✔️ How the new EPA system works under the Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act
✔️ What the Decision Support Service does and how they protect your future decisions
✔️ Why EPAs are actually MORE important than a will
✔️ What steps to take today to protect your money, property & welfare
✔️ How to register an EPA for just €30 – yes, you read that right!

This is about protecting yourself and your family from court applications, confusion, and financial chaos if something goes wrong. It's about taking control while you still can.

👉 Don’t put this off. Watch the full episode now, share it with your family

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