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Irish legal advice for Americans is a confidential video or phone consultation with an Irish-qualified solicitor for people in the United States with a legal matter in Ireland. It is booked online and gives clear, plain-English advice on matters such as Irish property, inheritance or family affairs. 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. A consultation is not a substitute for full legal representation in contested or high-value matters; for complex disputes, contact us for a tailored quote.
To get the most from your consultation, gather the key documents before the call, such as letters, contracts, notices or folios, and note the important dates and the questions you most want answered. Sharing these through the intake form lets a solicitor focus on your situation rather than background, so you finish the call with clear next steps.
What’s included
- video or phone call with a solicitor (your choice)
- Plain-English advice tailored to your specific situation
- Short follow-up email summarising the key points and any next steps
- Recommended next services from our catalogue if relevant
- Where appropriate, the allotted time may instead be given to answering your questions by email
Who this is for
- US residents inheriting from an Irish estate
- Americans owning or buying property in Ireland
- Irish-Americans with family legal matters in Ireland
- US-based executors of an Irish estate
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.
- In a consultation of this kind, you would typically complete a short intake form, pick a slot, and A solicitor would hold the consultation (or answers your questions by email where appropriate).
- You receive a short written summary email after the call.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Irish legal advice for Americans cost?
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.
Can I get Irish legal advice from the US?
Yes. The consultation is by video or phone, so you can take part from the United States.
Does the solicitor advise on US law?
No. The advice covers Irish law. You may need a US adviser for US tax or legal issues.
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.
