A conversation I have with every parent is how much will each of their children inherit? The majority of parents will always split their asset equally between all their children when they pass away. A point I always make is that their special child requires a great amount of inheritance than any other sibling. The […]
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Special Needs Trust Planning Workshop
The following is the entitlement section to Financial Wellbeing Special Needs Trust Planning Workshop. A big thank you to JohnO productions for creating this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR-LzHkmvxA
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You Need To Be Aware of The Assisted Decision Making (capacity) Bill 2013
I attended a very informative talk recently held by Inclusion Ireland on the current Bill that is making its way through the Oireachtas. The seminar was based around the new Assisted Decision Making (capacity) Bill 2013 and how this would change the way people with disabilities can make decisions about their own life. At present […]
Things to Consider Before Taking Carer’s Benefit
Carer’s Benefit (€205 per week) is available to parents who give up employment to look after their special needs child. It is not Means Tested, but is based on your PRSI contribution. You must have been employed for at least 8 weeks in the previous 26 week period. If you take Carer’s Benefit then you […]
Caution: When Saving For Your Special Child’s Future
As you are probably aware Budget 2014 has increased the Deposit Interest Retention Tax (DIRT) on all savings or investments to 41%. This comes at a time when interest rates are low and it is extremely hard to get a decent return (check www.bonkers.ie to compare saving products). It worries me that you may be […]
Back to School
I hope you had a lovely summer and enjoyed the exceptional weather we had in July. 2013 summer holidays are finishing up and our kids are head back to school. Back to school is an expensive time of year. With this in mind I thought I’d give you a little reminder of schemes and grants […]
Domiciliary Care Allowance FAQ
What is Domiciliary Care Allowance? Domiciliary Care Allowance is a monthly payment of €309.50 per month by the Department of Social Protection to a Carer who proves that their child needs a greater degree of care in comparison to a child of a similar age. In recent times, this allowance is getting harder to get […]