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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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Intestacy

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

Intestacy

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

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

Intestacy

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

Intestacy

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

Intestacy

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.

9 min read29 December 2025

Intestacy

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.

10 min read17 December 2025

Intestacy

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.

10 min read11 December 2025

Intestacy

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.

9 min read8 December 2025