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Guides, articles, and updates on navigating probate in Ireland.

In-Depth Guides

How Long Does Probate Take in Ireland? 2026 Waiting Times

Probate in Ireland takes 6–12 months. Dublin Probate Office (Apr 2026): 10–12 weeks for personal-applicant appointments. Timeline + delay fixes.

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GuideCosts & Fees

Inheritance Tax Ireland: CAT, IT38 & Thresholds

A plain-English guide to inheritance tax in Ireland: the 33% CAT rate, Group A/B/C thresholds, the 80% IT38 filing rule, deadlines, and reliefs.

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GuideCosts & Fees

Probate Costs & Fees in Ireland

Full breakdown of probate costs in Ireland: Probate Office fees, solicitor charges, valuations, tax, and hidden extras. Budget with confidence.

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GuideProbate Process

Probate in Ireland: Complete Guide

A complete guide to probate in Ireland covering the process, costs, timeline, documents needed, executor duties, and when you need professional help.

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GuideIntestacy

Intestacy in Ireland: When There's No Will

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

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GuideExecutor Duties

Executor's Guide: Duties, Timeline & Liability

Complete guide to executor duties in Ireland. Step-by-step timeline from death to distribution, personal liability risks, and when to get help.

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GuideCross-Border & International

Cross-Border Inheritance in Ireland

Guide to cross-border inheritance in Ireland: EU Succession Regulation, foreign assets, double taxation treaties, and CAT on worldwide property.

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GuideDIY vs Professional

DIY Probate vs Solicitor in Ireland: How to Decide

Should you apply for probate yourself or hire a solicitor? Honestly compare costs, risks, and timelines for DIY vs professional probate in Ireland.

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GuideBeneficiary Rights

Beneficiary Rights in Ireland: What You're Entitled To

What are your rights as a beneficiary of an Irish estate? A plain-English guide to receiving your inheritance, information rights, and payment timing.

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GuideAssets After Death

Dealing With Assets After Death in Ireland

Deceased estate assets in Ireland: what needs probate, what passes outside the estate, and an asset-by-asset guide for executors and families.

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GuideInheritance Disputes

Contesting a Will and Inheritance Disputes in Ireland

Contesting a will in Ireland: the grounds, routes, and strict time limits for challenging a will or estate decision, explained in plain English.

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GuideFair Deal

Fair Deal Scheme and the Estate: The Nursing Home Charge

When someone on Fair Deal dies, the deferred nursing home contribution becomes payable from the estate. How the charge, the 3-year cap and probate fit.

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GuideComplex & Insolvent Estates

Complex and Insolvent Estates in Ireland

Insolvent estates, heavy debt, missing beneficiaries, a deceased executor or negative equity? Plain-English guide to Ireland's hardest estates.

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Inheritance Disputes

Cost of Contesting a Will in Ireland: What to Expect

What it costs to contest a will in Ireland, who pays, when costs come out of the estate, and the practical steps in a contentious probate action.

9 min read17 August 2026

Inheritance Disputes

Time Limits for Contesting a Will in Ireland

The strict deadlines for inheritance claims in Ireland: the 6-month section 117 limit, the 6-year estate claim limit, and the spouse's election period.

9 min read14 August 2026

Inheritance Disputes

How to Find Out What's in a Will in Ireland

When is a will public in Ireland, can a beneficiary see it before a grant issues, and who is entitled to a copy? A plain-English guide for families.

9 min read13 August 2026

Inheritance Disputes

Executor Self-Dealing and Selling Estate Property Cheaply

An executor's fiduciary duty in Ireland, why estate property must sell for proper value, and what beneficiaries can do about a suspected undervalue sale.

9 min read12 August 2026

Inheritance Disputes

Removing or Passing Over an Executor in Ireland

How an executor can be passed over or removed in Ireland: court powers under the Succession Act 1965, the grounds, and the steps to take legal action.

9 min read11 August 2026

Inheritance Disputes

Lodging a Caveat and Citations in Irish Probate

How to lodge a caveat to pause a grant of probate in Ireland, how long it lasts, the warning procedure, and how citations compel a grant or renunciation.

9 min read10 August 2026

Inheritance Disputes

The Legal Right Share for Spouses and Civil Partners

A surviving spouse or civil partner in Ireland has a legal right share that overrides the will: one-half if no children, one-third if there are children.

9 min read7 August 2026

Inheritance Disputes

Section 117: A Child's Claim Against an Estate

Section 117 of the Succession Act 1965 lets a child claim a parent failed their moral duty. The 6-month time limit and how courts decide, explained.

9 min read6 August 2026

Inheritance Disputes

Grounds to Challenge a Will in Ireland

The grounds for challenging a will in Ireland: testamentary capacity, undue influence, want of due execution under s.78, and suspicious circumstances.

9 min read5 August 2026