Glossary

Is the person responsible for managing the estate of a person who has died if they had not written a will, not named an executor in their will, or the executor they had named has renounced their responsibilities. See Executor and Letters of Administration.

An Advance Healthcare Directive, sometimes known as a ‘living will’, is a statement about the type and extent of medical or surgical treatment you want in the future, on the assumption that you will not be able to make that decision at the relevant time.

The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 provides a legal framework for Advance Healthcare Directives in Ireland. The Act was signed into law on 30 December 2015 but has not yet been commenced to bring it into effect.An Advance Healthcare Directive, sometimes known as a ‘living will’, is a statement about the type and extent of medical or surgical treatment you want in the future, on the assumption that you will not be able to make that decision at the relevant time.

The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 provides a legal framework for Advance Healthcare Directives in Ireland. The Act was signed into law on 30 December 2015 but has not yet been commenced to bring it into effect.An Advance Healthcare Directive, sometimes known as a ‘living will’, is a statement about the type and extent of medical or surgical treatment you want in the future, on the assumption that you will not be able to make that decision at the relevant time.

The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 provides a legal framework for Advance Healthcare Directives in Ireland. The Act was signed into law on 30 December 2015 but has not yet been commenced to bring it into effect.

Please see Post Mortem

Bereavement is the experience of someone close to you dying.

In this instance an estimate of expenditure for a set period of time for the costs that can occur relating to someone’s death or funeral.

Is the act of leaving your body to a medical school for scientific research after you have died.

A casket is a type of coffin distinguished by its rectangular shape.