Living Wills
With a Living Will, you can choose how you wish to be treated, even if you are unable to communicate those wishes when the time comes. Depending on the type...
Power of Attorney
By granting power of attorney to another individual, you can ensure that someone will be around to make decisions about your health or finances if you are unable to do...
Inheritance Tax
Inheritance tax is payable on the “taxable estate” that an individual leaves behind when they pass away. The taxable estate is made up of the following: all the assets that...
Executors and Administrators
An executor is an individual who was named in the Will to perform these duties – but if there were no executors named, someone else must take on the role...
What to Do When a Loved One Dies
Registering the death You can register the death if you were a relative, if you were present when they died, or if you are making arrangements with their funeral directors....
Advice on Trusts
Trusts are useful, if sometimes complex, legal way of giving your money, property or shares to others, whilst ensuring that you or others that you trust retain some control over...
Probate Office Directory
The email addresses shown are as given on the Court Service website, but we suggest you contact your Probate Registry by telephone first to confirm they will accept any query...
Probate Fraud and Will Forgery
Who could commit probate fraud? Relatives A relative is often named as an executor in probate. They are in a position to commit fraud because they have access to the...
Contested Wills and Probate
How to Contest a Will Identify the executors or personal representatives and the solicitors dealing with the estate. Go to the Probate Registry and find the full name, date of...