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An estate planning legal consultation in Ireland helps you plan how your assets will pass on your death in a way that protects your family and considers tax. 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. If appropriate, the allotted time will instead be given to answering your questions by email. It is for people who want a structured plan 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
- A solicitor-handled estate planning consultation
- 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
- People with property, savings or a business to pass on
- Parents planning for their children’s future
- People in second relationships with children from earlier ones
- People wanting to reduce capital acquisitions tax for beneficiaries
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 an estate planning consultation 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 estate planning involve?
It usually involves Wills, powers of attorney, lifetime gifts and consideration of tax for beneficiaries.
Do I need tax advice as well?
Often, yes. The consultation flags where specialist tax advice is recommended.
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.
