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Rights of a Residuary Beneficiary in Ireland

Rights of a residuary beneficiary in Ireland: what the residue is, your right to estate accounts, and when you can expect to be paid your inheritance.

9 min read21 July 2026

How Inheritance Affects Means-Tested Social Welfare in Ireland

Inheritance and social welfare Ireland: how capital is assessed for means-tested payments, which disregards apply, and why you must tell the Department.

9 min read20 July 2026

Do You Inherit Debt in Ireland?

No — you don't personally inherit a loved one's debts in Ireland. Debts are paid from the estate first. Beneficiaries are not personally liable.

9 min read17 July 2026

Disclaiming an Inheritance in Ireland

You can refuse an inheritance in Ireland by disclaiming it. How a disclaimer works, where the gift goes, how it differs from assigning, and the tax effect.

9 min read16 July 2026

What to Do If the Executor Is Not Communicating or Delaying in Ireland

Executor not communicating Ireland? Understand timelines, the executor's year, how to request estate accounts, and your options if delay persists.

9 min read15 July 2026

Can a Beneficiary See the Will and Estate Accounts?

Can a beneficiary see the will in Ireland? What you can read before probate, why the will becomes public after a grant, and your right to estate accounts.

9 min read14 July 2026

When Does a Beneficiary Get Paid After Probate?

When does a beneficiary get paid in Ireland? The executor's year, why debts and tax come first, interim payments, and why the residue is paid last.

9 min read13 July 2026

What Is a Beneficiary Entitled To in Ireland?

What is a beneficiary entitled to in Ireland? Your gift, a fair and timely administration, and the executor's duty to account — explained in plain English.

9 min read10 July 2026

Probate Processing Times by Region in Ireland

How probate waiting times differ across Ireland: Dublin Probate Office vs District Registries like Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford — and which to use.

8 min read8 July 2026

Executor Fees Ireland: Can You Charge for Your Time?

Can an executor charge for their time in Ireland? Usually no, unless the will has a charging clause or all beneficiaries agree. Plus what you can recover.

9 min read7 July 2026

Intestacy vs Having a Will in Ireland: Key Differences

Will versus intestacy in Ireland: who decides distribution, who administers the estate, guardianship, speed, cost, and family-dispute risk compared.

9 min read6 July 2026

Probate Solicitor Dublin: How to Choose the Right One

How to choose a probate solicitor in Dublin: what to look for, how to verify Law Society registration, fees to compare, and the red flags to avoid.

11 min read2 July 2026

Cross-Border Estate Planning: Avoiding the Surprises

Planning an estate that touches Ireland and another country? Understand domicile, the EU Succession Regulation, situs, double taxation, and wills.

11 min read1 July 2026

Partial Intestacy Ireland: When a Will Misses Assets

Partial intestacy is when a valid will fails to dispose of the whole estate. How the leftover passes under intestacy rules, and how to avoid it.

9 min read30 June 2026

Intestacy and Children: Rights of Minors in Ireland

What children inherit when a parent dies without a will in Ireland: their share, the rights of non-marital and adopted children, and trusts for minors.

10 min read29 June 2026

Grant of Administration Ireland: How to Get the Grant

Step-by-step guide to getting a Grant of Administration in Ireland when there is no will: who applies and in what order, the administration bond, and SA.2.

11 min read26 June 2026

How theprobate.ie Works: Free Assessment to Professional Match

How theprobate.ie works: a free, no-obligation online assessment of your estate, plain guidance, and a match to a vetted probate solicitor where needed.

9 min read25 June 2026

What Do I Need for Probate? Complete Document Checklist

The full list of documents you need for probate in Ireland: will, death certificate, SA.2 form, PPS numbers, and asset valuations at the date of death.

9 min read24 June 2026

Double Taxation on Inheritance in Ireland: Treaty Network Guide

How Ireland relieves double taxation on inheritances: the UK and US tax treaties, unilateral credit under section 107 CATCA 2003, and worked examples.

9 min read23 June 2026

Inheriting US Shares From an Irish Estate

How US shares in an Irish estate are handled: US estate tax exposure, the IRS transfer certificate, medallion guarantees, and Irish CAT treaty relief.

15 min read22 June 2026

When You Need a Solicitor for Probate (and When You Don't)

When do you need a solicitor for probate in Ireland? A balanced, scenario-by-scenario guide to where DIY works and where professional help is advised.

12 min read19 June 2026

Do I Need Probate? When Probate Is Required in Ireland

Do you need probate in Ireland? A clear guide to when probate is required, when it is not, and how bank, credit union, and joint-asset rules decide it.

7 min read18 June 2026

How to File an IT38 Yourself in Ireland (Simple Cases)

A plain guide to filing an IT38 inheritance tax return yourself through ROS or myAccount in Ireland — for simple, single-inheritance cases only.

8 min read8 June 2026

Spouse and Civil Partner Inheritance Rights in Ireland

What a surviving spouse or civil partner inherits in Ireland, with or without a will: the legal right share, intestacy shares, and the family home.

10 min read6 June 2026

IT38 Filing and the Grant of Probate: Valuation Date Explained

You don't need the grant in hand to file an IT38, but the valuation date — which often tracks the grant — starts your inheritance tax clock in Ireland.

8 min read5 June 2026

IT38 Deadline Ireland: The 31 October Rule and 80% Filing Trigger

The IT38 deadline in Ireland is always 31 October, but the year depends on your valuation date. The 31 October rule and 80% filing trigger explained.

9 min read5 June 2026

Oath of Executor with Multiple Executors in Ireland

Multiple executors in Ireland: counterpart oaths let each executor swear separately before any commissioner — bundled with one probate application.

5 min read30 April 2026

12 min read27 February 2026

Foreign Wills and Irish Probate: What You Need to Know

How foreign wills are recognised in Irish probate under Section 102, when a separate Irish will is needed, and avoiding accidental revocation.

11 min read27 February 2026

Probate Application Form Ireland: How to Complete It

Step-by-step guide to completing the probate Personal Application Form and SA.2 in Ireland. Avoid the common mistakes that cause rejections.

9 min read25 February 2026

Can You Refuse to Be an Executor in Ireland?

Yes, you can refuse to be an executor in Ireland. Learn the three options — accept, reserve, or renounce — and the formal process for stepping down.

12 min read17 February 2026

Non-Resident Executor: Dealing With an Irish Estate

Complete guide for non-resident executors administering Irish estates. Covers solicitor requirements, tax obligations, bonds, and key steps.

10 min read12 February 2026

DIY Probate Gone Wrong: When to Call for Help

DIY probate gone wrong? Learn the warning signs, common failure points, and how to bring in professional help mid-process without starting over.

10 min read9 February 2026

Foreign Tax Obligations for Irish Beneficiaries

Understand the foreign tax obligations Irish beneficiaries face on overseas inheritances. Covers CAT, double taxation relief, and IT38 filing.

12 min read5 February 2026

Probate Mistakes That Cost Executors Money

Seven costly mistakes executors make during probate in Ireland — from distributing too early to missing tax deadlines — and how to avoid them.

9 min read2 February 2026

EU Succession Regulation (Brussels IV) and Ireland

How the EU Succession Regulation (Brussels IV) affects Irish families with cross-border estates. Ireland opted out, but the law still matters.

14 min read12 January 2026

UK Assets in Irish Probate: Post-Brexit Guide

How to deal with UK assets in Irish probate after Brexit. Covers grants, UK IHT, double taxation relief, and the Ireland-UK treaty explained.

10 min read31 December 2025

What Does an Executor Do After Probate Is Granted?

Executor duties after a Grant of Probate in Ireland — collecting assets, paying debts, taxes, statutory notices, and distributing the estate.

9 min read29 December 2025

Intestacy and Spouses: Your Rights Explained

What does a surviving spouse inherit when there is no will in Ireland? Your full intestacy rights to the estate and the family home, explained.

10 min read23 December 2025

Executor Liability in Ireland

Executor liability in Ireland explained — when you are personally responsible, how to protect yourself, and the key risks every executor should know.

12 min read19 December 2025

Executor Checklist: Step by Step

Complete executor checklist for Ireland — every step from registering the death to distributing the estate. Covers SA.2, Grant of Probate, and CAT.

10 min read17 December 2025

Intestate Succession Ireland: Who Inherits What

Who inherits when there is no will in Ireland? The full intestate succession hierarchy — spouse, children, parents, siblings — explained step by step.

8 min read15 December 2025

What Is a Will Executor? Role Explained

What is a will executor in Ireland? Plain-English guide to the role, duties, how executors are appointed, your right to refuse, and joint executors.

10 min read11 December 2025

Letters of Administration Ireland: How to Apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Letters of Administration in Ireland when there is no will. Learn who can apply, documents needed, costs, and timelines.

9 min read8 December 2025

Dying Without a Will in Ireland: What Happens

What happens when someone dies without a will in Ireland? Learn who inherits under intestacy rules, how to apply for administration, and costs.

10 min read27 November 2025

Probate Delays: Causes and Solutions

Learn the most common causes of probate delays in Ireland — paperwork errors, disputes, Revenue issues — and the practical steps to avoid them.

9 min read24 November 2025

Simple vs Complex Estate Costs

Compare probate costs for a simple versus a complex estate in Ireland. See solicitor fees, Probate Office charges, timelines, and total costs.

8 min read19 November 2025

Why Probate Applications Get Rejected

Why the Probate Office rejects applications in Ireland and how to avoid the most common errors. Fix a returned application and protect your timeline.

7 min read14 November 2025

Average Cost of Probate in Ireland

What does probate cost in Ireland? Average total costs for simple, moderate, and complex estates — solicitor fees, court fees, valuations, and tax.

8 min read6 November 2025

The Probate Office: What Happens There

What the Probate Office in Ireland does, where to find it, how applications are processed, what happens at your appointment, and current fees.

7 min read3 November 2025

Probate Forms Ireland: Which One Do You Need?

Plain-English guide to every probate form in Ireland — the Personal Application Form, Revenue's SA.2, caveats, and more. Find your form here.

9 min read30 October 2025

Hidden Costs of Probate: What Nobody Tells You

The real cost of probate in Ireland goes well beyond solicitor fees. Valuations, conveyancing, insurance, and tax advice add thousands more.

10 min read27 October 2025

Probate and Property: Selling a House During Probate

How to sell a house during probate in Ireland. Executor powers, property valuation, CGT and CAT tax implications, and the conveyancing process.

8 min read23 October 2025

How Long After Probate Can Funds Be Distributed?

Fund distribution after probate typically takes 3 to 6 months in Ireland. Learn the executor's obligations, common delays, and how to keep moving.

9 min read21 October 2025

How to Value an Estate for Probate in Ireland

Step-by-step guide to valuing an estate for probate in Ireland. How to value property, bank accounts, shares, and personal items for the SA.2 form.

7 min read17 October 2025

Wills and Probate in Ireland: How They Connect

How wills and probate connect in Ireland. What makes a will valid, how probate proves it, succession rights, and when to consider professional help.

9 min read14 October 2025

What Happens After Probate Is Granted in Ireland?

After probate is granted in Ireland, the executor must collect assets, settle debts, obtain Revenue clearance, and distribute the estate to beneficiaries.

9 min read10 October 2025

Probate Timeline Ireland: Month by Month

A month-by-month probate timeline for Ireland — from first steps after a death to final distribution. Realistic timeframes and common delays.

How Long Does Grant of Probate Take in Ireland?

A Grant of Probate in Ireland takes 8–16 weeks from application to issue. Current processing times, what causes delays, and how to speed things up.

7 min read7 October 2025

What Is a Grant of Probate?

What is a Grant of Probate in Ireland? Learn what it contains, who applies, when you need one, and how it differs from Letters of Administration.

7 min read3 October 2025

The Probate Process in Ireland: Step-by-Step

A step-by-step guide to the probate process in Ireland — from locating the will to distributing the estate. Costs, timelines, and what to expect.

9 min read1 October 2025

7 min read29 September 2025

Probate Court Fees in Ireland

Full breakdown of Probate Office fees in Ireland. See the fee schedule for personal and solicitor applications, extra charges, and how to pay.

7 min read25 September 2025

How to Search the Probate Register in Ireland

Search the Probate Register in Ireland for free online. Find grants of probate and wills from 1992 onwards, plus how to access older records.

6 min read22 September 2025

Dublin Probate Office Waiting Times — Apr 2026

Dublin Probate Office (Apr 2026): 10–12 weeks for personal-applicant appointments. Solicitor track is separate. Status checks + delay fixes.

8 min read18 September 2025

Solicitors’ Fees for Probate in Ireland

How much do solicitors charge for probate in Ireland? A clear breakdown of fee structures, typical costs, and your rights on solicitor charges.

7 min read16 September 2025

Why Does Probate Take So Long in Ireland?

Probate in Ireland takes 6 to 12 months — sometimes longer. Learn the most common causes of delay, how to avoid them, and keep things moving.

8 min read12 September 2025

Grant of Probate Ireland: How to Apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for a Grant of Probate in Ireland. Documents needed, Probate Office fees, processing times, and when you need a solicitor.