The Fair Deal Scheme provides financial support towards the cost of approved long-term nursing home care. This guide explains how contributions are calculated, what the three-year cap covers and the particular considerations for homes, farms and family businesses.

Eligible applications for grants of probate can now be submitted through the Courts Service Portal by solicitors throughout Ireland. We explain which applications qualify, what documents are still required and what the new process means for executors.

A valid will allows you to decide how your property and other assets should be dealt with after your death. This guide explains what a will should contain, the rights of family members and what happens when someone dies without a valid will.

Gifts and inheritances may give rise to Capital Acquisitions Tax where their value exceeds the recipient’s available tax-free threshold. This guide explains the current CAT groups, how the tax is calculated and the exemptions and filing requirements that may apply.

Probate is the legal process that gives an executor or administrator authority to deal with someone’s estate after their death. This guide explains when a grant may be required, who can apply and the main steps involved in administering an estate.