The estate of the deceased must be administered. In Ireland, there are specific legal procedures that must be followed. A Grant of Representation is a legal document that allows you to administer the estate. Someone will be appointed the executor of a will that has been created. The executor is responsible for distributing the estate according to the will and Irish law. To do this job, the executor must obtain probate.

Probate is when the Probate Office, or the appropriate District Probate Registry, has confirmed that the will is valid. It also means that all tax, legal and financial matters have been sorted out. Once the Probate Office accepts the will, the will takes effect.

A probate solicitor is someone you should appoint when you are involved in the probate process. They will guide you through all aspects of the process. Trustworthy professionals are invaluable when you’re grieving or have to make difficult decisions. It is recommended that you appoint a probate lawyer, especially if your estate is complicated. They will fill out all forms and can guide you through the different aspects of inheritance.

– The law regarding succession

– Taxes that the beneficiaries of the will must pay

– All debts that must be paid out of the estate

– Dispute resolution and finding out who had what assets

You can handle the probate process yourself. To administer an estate, you will need to make a personal application. While the Probate Office can assist with the administration of the estate, it cannot provide legal advice. You are responsible for all forms and documentation. This can be a burdensome responsibility that adds stress to an already stressful situation.

In certain circumstances, a solicitor may be required. These are:

– A person who is entitled to the Grant of Representation are a ward of a court or an unsound mind

– A person under 18 is eligible to apply for the Grant of Representation

– Any doubts or problems with the validity

– There is a dispute regarding the estate between the next of kin

– The original will has been lost

– You are a beneficiary of a will worth more than EUR20,000, excluding the spouse of the deceased.

– The person who died was not from Ireland. No one living in Ireland can apply for a Grant of Representation

– A will was left by a deceased person in a language other than Irish

– The Probate Office believes that there are other situations which require the assistance of a solicitor

With calm and professional guidance, a probate solicitor will guide you through the probate process and into inheritance. Their expertise ensures that no detail is overlooked, that the wishes of the deceased are respected, and that beneficiaries receive their inheritance as quickly and smoothly as possible. Whelehan probate lawyers is the right choice if you’re looking for a will-writing and probate lawyer. We can ease the burden of grieving by assisting you with administrative tasks.