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Express Will drafting in Ireland is for people who need a Will prepared quickly. Work of this kind is carried out by a solicitor regulated by the Law Society of Ireland. We are not a solicitor’s practice and do not provide it — to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory. Speed does not affect validity: a Will drafted and then signed and witnessed correctly under the Succession Act 1965 is fully valid. It is for people who want a professionally drafted Will without open-ended hourly billing. 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
- Solicitor-supervised drafting from your instructions
- One round of review and tailoring against your circumstances
- Plain-English guidance on executing your Will correctly
- Delivered by email once your details are received
- 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
- People about to travel or undergo medical treatment
- People who have put off making a Will
- Parents who want guardians appointed quickly
- People whose circumstances have just changed
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 prepare your document(s) or advice from the details you return, with one round of review and tailoring against your circumstances.
- Your document(s) and plain-English guidance notes are delivered by email.
Frequently asked questions
How much does express Will drafting 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.
Is a Will drafted quickly still valid?
Yes. Speed does not affect validity. A Will signed and witnessed correctly under the Succession Act 1965 is valid, and clear signing instructions are provided.
How must a Will be witnessed?
It should be signed in the presence of two witnesses present at the same time, who should not benefit under the Will.
For more on Wills, probate and administering an estate, see our Wills & Probate in Ireland guide.
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