Making a Will and Emergency Planning
One of the most frequent enquiries Inclusion Ireland receives is on the topic of Making a Will, from people with an intellectual disability and family members making their own will.
We have information on emergency planning, making a will and best practise to support decision-making and consent. We would always advise using a solicitor who has relevant experience, when making a will and when looking to set up a trust fund, as the legal accuracy is very important.
Making a Will – Information for Family Members
Making a will is a very important process for anybody who owns property or assets. Many parents of a person with an intellectual disability are especially concerned about making proper provision for the future. It is important to make a will as soon as possible, as dying intestate (without a will) can create complications with surviving spouses and children receiving different amounts. It is always worth remembering that changes to a will can always be made through a codicil, which is a device used to change parts of a will.
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Emergency Planning
As a household, you can plan and make decisions now that will help you and your household during an emergency.
The plan looks at the needs and daily routine of your household members.
The plan looks at how the household will manage if a main caregiver becomes ill or for some other reason is unable to provide the care or support, they usually do.
The plan looks at how the household can manage a change in the care or support needs of a family member with high support or medical care needs.
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