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An executor support call is a 60-minute session with a solicitor for executors who need guidance on administering an estate in Ireland. This service is Ireland-specific and carried out under Irish succession law, tailored to your circumstances. It is for executors who want to understand their duties and next steps, without open-ended hourly billing. If appropriate, the allotted time will instead be given to answering your questions by email. This service is not a substitute for full legal representation in contested or high-value matters; for complex disputes, contact us for a tailored quote.
What’s included
- A 60-minute support call with a solicitor
- One round of review and tailoring against your circumstances
- Plain-English guidance notes you can keep with your records
- Where appropriate, the allotted time may instead be given to answering your questions by email
- Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
- Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
- A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards
Who this is for
- Newly appointed executors who do not know where to start
- Executors applying for probate themselves
- Executors with questions about tax, property or beneficiaries
- Family members supporting an executor
How it works
- Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- A solicitor would then hold the 60-minute call, or answers your questions by email where appropriate.
- Plain-English guidance notes are sent to you by email after the call.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an executor support call cost in Ireland?
This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
What does an executor have to do?
An executor gathers in the assets, pays debts and taxes, obtains a grant of probate where needed and distributes the estate according to the Will.
Can I act as executor without a solicitor?
Yes, many executors apply personally. A support call can help you understand the steps and avoid common mistakes.
For more on Wills, probate and administering an estate, see our Wills & Probate in Ireland guide.
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