Guide only — this matter needs a solicitor. Under Irish law this work must be carried out by a solicitor, so it is not sold on this site. The information below explains what is involved so you can brief a solicitor with confidence.
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It is provided by a Law Society of Ireland directory firm and available nationwide. A grant of probate is issued where the deceased left a valid Will naming an executor; letters of administration are issued where there is no valid Will. Current Probate Office processing takes around 4 to 8 months, so starting early minimises delays for beneficiaries.
Where your matter needs legal work, you instruct a solicitor directly; we provide information and self-complete templates only. The price is set, with no billable hours and no surprise invoices, and the service is fully online, so there is no need to travel to an office.
What’s included
- Set price
- Full grant of probate support
- Revenue filings included
- Law Society of Ireland directory firm
- Available nationwide
- 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 who want the probate process handled for them
- Families after a death
- Executors of estates with property
- Administrators where there is no Will
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 Revenue filings and deals with the Probate Office.
- You receive the grant and a summary of next steps for administering the estate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a full probate service 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 taxes apply on death in Ireland?
Beneficiaries may be liable for Capital Acquisitions Tax if what they receive exceeds their tax-free threshold, which depends on their relationship to the deceased. Income tax returns for the deceased must also be filed.
Who can act as executor?
Any adult with capacity named in the Will can act. A solicitor can be appointed as executor or advise the executor throughout.
For more on Wills, probate and administering an estate, see our Wills & Probate in Ireland guide.
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