Extracting A Grant Of Probate
- Obtain a copy of the death certificate or interim death certificate
- Write to lending institutions for balance statements
- Obtain PPS numbers and addresses for deceased and all beneficiaries
- Obtain valuations of any property owned by the deceased
- Ascertain any debts owed by the deceased
- Complete the Inland Revenue Affidavit
- Inform the Department of Social Protection of the death and provide them with a copy of the Inland Revenue Affidavit. The Department has 3 months to decide whether or not any over-payment was made to the deceased. If you fail to do this, you may be made personally liable to repay the overpaid amounts.
- Draft the Probate documentation
- Arrange for documentation to be sworn before a Commissioner of Oaths
- File all documentation with the Probate Office together with Probate fee
- Collect the Grant of Probate
- Pay any inheritance tax due to revenue.
- Distribute the estate in accordance with the terms of the Will.
The above is a general overview of the process of extracting a Grant of Probate. There will be cases where the Will is contested or there are inheritance tax reliefs which may be available making the process more complex.
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