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Our will storage service in Ireland is an annual subscription for people who want their will kept safely by an Irish solicitor’s practice. Ireland has no central register of wills, so families sometimes struggle to find the original will after a death. Without it, applying for probate is more difficult. Keeping your will with a solicitor means there is a known place for it to be found when it is needed.
What’s included
- Storage of your will by a solicitor for the annual subscription period
- An ongoing service rather than a one-off piece of work
- A fee of €79 per year
Who this is for
- You have made a will and are not sure where best to keep the original.
- You made your will some time ago and want it held somewhere your executors can find it.
- You live abroad, or move house often, and want your Irish will kept in one secure place.
- You want to tell your family and executors exactly where your will is, without keeping the original at home.
How it works
- Send an enquiry with your basic details and tell us about the will you want stored.
- The instruction is checked for suitability. Once it is accepted, A solicitor would confirm the arrangements and price with you.
- Your will is held by the practice for the subscription period.
- You receive confirmation by email, with plain-English notes on what to tell your executors and family.
Frequently asked questions
How much does will storage 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.
Why should I store my will with a solicitor in Ireland?
Ireland has no central register of wills. If the original cannot be found after a death, probate can be delayed or made more complicated. Storing your will with a solicitor gives your executors a known place to find it.
Should I tell my executors where my will is stored?
Yes. Let your executors, and anyone else you trust, know which practice holds your will. That way they can contact the practice when the time comes.
Storing a will is only one part of planning ahead. A will only works if it is valid and up to date, so it is worth reviewing yours after major life events such as marriage, separation, the birth of a child or buying property.
For more on wills, probate and estate planning, see our wills and probate guide.
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