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A grant of probate and estate administration service in Ireland is a solicitor-handled service, handled online, that prepares and lodges the application for a grant of probate, or letters of administration where there is no Will, corresponds with the Probate Office and guides the executor through each step to distribution. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate before starting.
The price shown is the full professional fee for the service as described, and any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply. If your matter needs more than this service covers, a solicitor would explain the options before any further work is done.
What’s included
- Review of the Will and estate details
- Preparation of the statement of affairs and probate papers
- Lodgement with the Probate Office
- All standard correspondence
- Guidance on executor duties through to distribution
- 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
- Executors of a straightforward estate
- Administrators where there is no Will
- Families wanting the process handled online
- Executors living outside Dublin
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 the probate papers and lodges the application.
- The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.
Frequently asked questions
How much does probate 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.
How long does probate take?
Timelines vary with the estate and the Probate Office, and you will be told what to expect at the outset.
Do I have to visit an office?
No. The process is handled online by email and video call.
For more on Wills, probate and administering an estate, see our Wills & Probate in Ireland guide.
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