Family Law & Wills

Probate fees in Ireland are made up of three separate costs — the solicitor’s professional fee, the Probate Office stamping fee, and outlays like valuations and newspaper notices. Most families are surprised by how much (or how little) it actually costs. This 2026 guide gives you the actual figures, in plain language. Quick answer: Probate

Making a will in Ireland is one of the simplest and most important pieces of legal admin you will ever do — and most people in Ireland still die without one. This 2026 plain-English guide explains who needs a will, what it costs, what happens if you die without one, and how to make one

If you have been named as an executor of a will in Ireland, you are taking on a job with real legal duties, real deadlines, and real personal liability. This guide explains, in plain English, what an executor actually does — from the day after the death through to the final distribution of the estate

An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) is one of the most important legal documents a person in Ireland can put in place. It lets you choose, while you still have full mental capacity, who will make decisions for you if you ever lose that capacity. This guide explains what an EPA is, what changed under

Pre-nuptial agreements in Ireland 2026 — enforceability, when you need one, what makes one effective, costs, and how it compares to a cohabitation agreement.

Section 117 of the Succession Act, will-validity grounds, time limits and evidence — what you need to know about contesting a will in Ireland in 2026.