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:
- Value and protect assets.
- Identify liabilities and beneficiaries.
- Prepare an Inland Revenue Affidavit.
- Collect assets after obtaining the Grant.
- Pay debts and distribute assets with tax clearances.
- Prepare administration accounts.
- 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.