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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.

9 min read6 April 2026

DIY vs Professional

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.

11 min read6 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.

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.

DIY vs Professional

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 read12 February 2026

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: What You're Personally Responsible For

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: Every Step From Death to Distribution

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

Delays in Probate: Causes and How to Avoid Them in Ireland

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

Probate Costs: Simple Estate vs Complex Estate in Ireland

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

Common Reasons Probate Applications Are Rejected in Ireland

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.

9 min read11 November 2025

Once Probate Is Granted: What Happens Next

After a Grant of Probate in Ireland, the executor collects assets, pays debts, places statutory notices, and distributes the estate to beneficiaries.

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: What to Expect 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: What Does the Probate Office Charge?

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

Probate Office Dublin Waiting Times (Updated January 2026)

Dublin Probate Office waiting times are 10–12 weeks for personal applications. See verified processing times, status checks, and delay tips.

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.