Family Legal Starter Pack

A family legal starter pack in Ireland covers three essentials for an Irish family: a simple Will, an enduring power of attorney, and guardianship documents for minor children. 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. It is for families who want their core arrangements in place in one go.

What’s included

• Simple professionally drafted Will
• Enduring power of attorney
• Guardianship appointment documents
• One solicitor video call to walk through the pack
• One round of revisions
• 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

• Parents of young children who want to appoint guardians
• Couples who have never made Wills
• Adults who want someone they trust to act if they lose capacity
• Families wanting their essentials sorted together

How it works

1. 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.
2. Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
3. After an intake form is completed, a solicitor would typically be assigned to the matter and prepare the documents.
4. Your documents are delivered to you by email, with one round of revisions included.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a family legal starter pack 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 is an enduring power of attorney?

It lets you choose someone to make decisions for you if you lose capacity in future. In Ireland, it must be registered with the Decision Support Service before it can be used.

Why appoint a guardian in a Will?

Appointing a testamentary guardian means you choose who would care for your children if you die while they are minors.

For more on Wills, probate and administering an estate, see our Wills & Probate in Ireland guide.

If you would like to be told when solicitor services are available again on this site, you can join our no-fee waiting list. To instruct a solicitor now, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.