SPECIAL NEEDS LEGAL Archives - children with special needs

Love Is In The Air – By Allan

by Allan Cuthbert | Jan 31, 2022 | SPECIAL NEEDS LEGAL

At this time of the year, LOVE is all around us, and Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us. It is the time of the year when I hear of lots of people getting engaged, but what are the issues surrounding your marital status and having a child with special needs? Most...

The Importance of A Special Needs Will – By Allan.

by Allan Cuthbert | Jun 30, 2021 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS, SPECIAL NEEDS LEGAL

Recently, I had a zoom consultation with a family in Letterkenny whose youngest child has Autism; it struck me how unaware the parents were of the dangers of not having a Will. In the course of our conversation, they mentioned that making a Will was something they had...

What is a Will? – By Allan

by Allan Cuthbert | Sep 16, 2019 | SPECIAL NEEDS LEGAL

A Will is a legal document which sets out your wishes for everything you had possessed after your death. To make a Will, you must be over 18 years of age and legally capable of understanding what a Will is and what assets you own. Formalities for making a Will There...

Disinherit Your Child From Your Will? – by Allan

by Allan Cuthbert | Mar 15, 2018 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS, SPECIAL NEEDS LEGAL

I was in the office last week when I got a call from Tom (not his real name) who was at our Sligo workshop last year. He had eventually got around to completing his Will with his solicitor but felt when signing it that there was something wrong. I asked a number of...

Trustees Duties By Allan

by Allan Cuthbert | Jul 18, 2017 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS, SPECIAL NEEDS LEGAL

Deciding who you want to serve as your trustees is a decision that could have huge implications for your child’s financial security. It is a decision not to take lightly and for you to clearly match up with the right person When the Trustees take up their role they...

The Assisted Decision Making (capacity) Bill 2013

by Allan Cuthbert | Jan 19, 2016 | SPECIAL NEEDS LEGAL

December 30th, 2015 was a landmark day for everyone with an intellectual disability in Ireland. President Michael D. Higgins signed into law the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013. This new legislation brings an end to the Lunacy Act, Marriage of Lunatics...