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A probate and executor guidance pack in Ireland helps people named as executors, or dealing with a death without a Will, understand the probate process. The probate process in Ireland can be complex, and an executor can be personally liable for mistakes. This pack includes a plain-English guide to executor duties, a step-by-step probate walkthrough, Capital Acquisitions Tax guidance and template letters.
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
- Plain-English guide to your duties as executor
- Step-by-step probate process walkthrough
- Inheritance tax (Capital Acquisitions Tax) guidance
- Template letters for banks, Revenue and beneficiaries
- 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
- Newly appointed executors
- Family members dealing with an estate without a Will
- Executors applying for probate personally
- People supporting an elderly executor
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.
- After an intake form is completed, a solicitor would typically be assigned to the matter and prepare the documents.
- Your documents are delivered to you by email, with one round of revisions included.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a probate guidance pack 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.
Can an executor be personally liable?
Yes, in some circumstances, such as distributing the estate before paying debts and taxes.
Is inheritance tax payable in Ireland?
Capital Acquisitions Tax may be payable by beneficiaries, depending on the value received and their relationship to the deceased.
For more on Wills, probate and administering an estate, see our Wills & Probate in Ireland guide.
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