Intestate Property Advice

Intestate property advice in Ireland explains who is entitled to what under the Succession Act 1965 when someone dies without a Will, and how the property is dealt with. Intestacy rules decide who gets what, and they often surprise families. A solicitor would review the family tree and folio and give you written advice and a process roadmap.

You can upload your folio, deeds, contract, photos or other documents through our secure link; a solicitor would then typically review everything before preparing advice. There is no hourly billing: the price is fixed for the service described. Property and land issues are usually easier and cheaper to resolve early, before a sale, mortgage or family transfer is held up. The advice is based on Irish law and practice and on the documents you provide, so the more complete your documents, the more precise the advice can be. If the advice shows that further work is needed, such as correspondence, a Land Registry application or a planning or court process, a solicitor would explain the options and any further cost before anything else is done.

What’s included

• Family tree intake
• Folio review
• Intestacy distribution explanation
• Process roadmap
• Written advice
• 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.

Who this is for

• Families where someone died without a Will
• Next of kin applying for letters of administration
• Families where property is still in a deceased relative’s name
• Relatives unsure who is entitled

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. A solicitor would then typically review the documents and prepare written advice.
4. You receive your written advice by email and, where included, a follow-up call to ask questions.

Frequently asked questions

How much does intestate property advice 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.

Who inherits if there is no Will in Ireland?

It depends on who survives. For example, a spouse or civil partner with children takes two-thirds and the children share one-third; a spouse or civil partner with no children takes everything.

Who deals with the estate if there is no Will?

An administrator, usually the next of kin, applies for a grant of letters of administration.

For more on Wills, probate and inherited property, 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.