What Are Nominations?

A nomination is a legally binding, written instruction that tells the Credit Union what to do with your money after your death. The member completes a Nomination Form which allows the member (nominator) to nominate a person/persons (nominees) to become entitled to any funds in the Credit Union in the event of their death. The nomination service is very valuable to members in that it allows access to nominated funds by the nominee within a short time of the death of the member. We advise all members to complete an up-to-date Nomination Form.

What you need to know

• The statutory maximum amount that can pass under a nomination is currently €27,000.
  Any amount in excess of this balance will form part of your estate.
• A nomination must be in writing. You may obtain a nomination form from any of our offices.
• If you elect not to complete a nomination, the proceeds of your account will form part of your estate on your death and will be dealt with under the terms of your will, under the rules of intestacy if you make no will, or under the small payments provision*.
• You may revoke or vary your nomination at any time by completing a new nomination form.
• A nomination is not revocable or variable by the terms of your will or by a codicil to your will.
• A nomination is automatically revoked when the nominee dies before you.
• In this case, you should consider completing a new nomination. If you do not, your property in the credit union will form part of your estate.
• A nomination is automatically revoked by your subsequent marriage.
• Where your personal circumstances change (e.g. marriage, divorce, or separation) you should review your nomination at that time.
• The nominated party does not form part of a deceased person’s estate.
• A person under 16 years of age cannot make a valid nomination.

*Small Payments Provision: Where no valid nomination exists and the amount in your account is under €18,000 in total (including insurance, etc.) the Board of Directors of the Credit Union may, without letters of administration or probate of any will, distribute your property in the Credit Union to such persons as appear to the Board to be entitled by law to receive it.

Proceeds from a nominated credit union account is not exempt from Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT). For more information the National CAT Helpline can be contacted at 01 738 1673