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A simple probate service in Ireland handles the grant of probate for a straightforward estate.Estates cannot be distributed until probate is granted, so the sooner you start, the sooner beneficiaries receive their inheritance.
What’s included
- Set price
- Full Probate Office support
- Law Society of Ireland directory firm
- Available nationwide
- Full refund if your matter cannot be handled online
- 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 of a straightforward estate
- Families after a death where the Will is clear
- Executors who do not want to apply personally
- Executors of estates with property in the deceased’s sole name
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 the probate papers and deals with the Probate Office.
- You receive the grant of probate and a summary of next steps.
Frequently asked questions
How much does probate 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.
When is a grant of probate required in Ireland?
Generally where the deceased owned property in their sole name or had bank or investment accounts above a threshold that is often in the region of €25,000 to €50,000. Jointly owned assets usually pass to the survivor without probate.
How long does probate take in Ireland?
A straightforward application currently takes approximately 4 to 8 months from submission to the Probate Office. Complex estates or Revenue queries can take longer.
For more on Wills, probate and administering an estate, see our Wills & Probate in Ireland guide.
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