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Irish probate for an overseas executor helps executors who live outside Ireland administer an estate here. A service of this kind typically provides solicitor advice and documents under Irish succession law, tailored to your circumstances. It is for executors abroad who need to understand the Irish probate process and what they must do, 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
- Document(s) drafted under Irish family and succession law
- One round of review and tailoring against your circumstances
- Plain-English guidance notes you can keep with your records
- Delivered by email once your details are received
- 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 living abroad named in an Irish Will
- Family members abroad dealing with a parent’s Irish estate
- Overseas executors unsure how to start the process
- Executors who need to deal with Irish property from abroad
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.
- the template then prepares 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 help with Irish probate cost for an overseas executor?
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 act as executor of an Irish estate if I live abroad?
Generally, yes. An executor living abroad can act, although practical steps such as swearing documents and dealing with Irish assets may need to be arranged.
What are the main steps in Irish probate?
Typically, identifying assets and debts, obtaining a grant of probate, paying debts and taxes, and distributing the estate according to the Will.
For more on Wills, probate and administering an estate, see our Wills & Probate in Ireland guide.
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