Probate and Wills

D’Arcy & Co., Solicitors in Kildare, offers experienced, sensitive, and cost-effective assistance in probate and estate matters. Paul D’Arcy, a solicitor with over 20 years of probate experience and a STEP/Law Society Diploma, along with Catherine O’Reilly, a STEP-qualified Legal Executive, handle probate cases.

Estate Administration Requires:

  • Deceased’s personal details (name, address, PPS number, marital status, etc.).
  • Surviving relatives’ details.
  • Will details (if any).
  • Executor/Administrator details.
  • Assets (property, bank accounts, shares, etc.).
  • Debts (funeral expenses, bills, etc.).
  • Beneficiary details (name, PPS number, relationship, etc.).

Key Considerations:

  • Is there a will?
  • Is a Grant of Administration needed?
  • Home insurance updates.
  • Property sale/transfer.
  • Payment of funeral expenses.
  • Previous Grants of Administration.

Duties of Personal Representatives:

  1. Value and protect assets.
  2. Identify liabilities and beneficiaries.
  3. Prepare an Inland Revenue Affidavit.
  4. Collect assets after obtaining the Grant.
  5. Pay debts and distribute assets with tax clearances.
  6. Prepare administration accounts.
  7. Lifetime duty to manage any newly discovered assets.

Making a Will:

  • Clients need to provide personal details, funeral wishes, executor/trustee nominations, guardian details (if applicable), marital status, children’s details, and asset information.
  • Wills should be reviewed every two years or after significant life changes.

Our Services:

  • STEP-qualified staff provide expert probate and will-making services.
  • Safe storage of wills in a fireproof safe.

For assistance, contact D’Arcy & Co. with details of the deceased, will/estate information, family details, and any concerns.