Probate / Grant of Administration

The death of a loved one always causes enormous grief, and a great sense of loss and uncertainty. It is also a time of great upset to normal life. We at Steen O Reilly will sensitively advise on how to administer the estate of the deceased. When a person dies, their estate or assets, including Bank Accounts, are frozen until the Grant of Probate or Grant of Administration issues. We will assist in making interim arrangements with Banks and other Institutions to ensure as little inconvenience as possible.  We will advise and guide the bereaved in language which can be understood on how to Administer an Estate. Administering an estate will involve the preparation of the Schedule of Assets, and dealing with the Revenue Commissioners in assessing any liability to Capital Acquisitions Tax, or Inheritance Tax, as it is commonly referred to. We will prepare the necessary documents for the Probate Office, who will issue the Grant of Probate to the Estate of the deceased. This document is the formal appointment of the Executor as the Legal Personal Representative of the deceased. All of this process will be explained in a way that will make sense to you. We will help the Executor to carry out the wishes of the Deceased, and will assist in distributing the estate in accordance with the terms of the Will. All Legacies and Bequests will be transferred to the Beneficiaries. After all of the assets belonging to estate of the deceased have been distributed and each beneficiary has received their inheritance the estate is wound up. If you need advice on the Administration of the estate of a loved one please contact us at Steen O Reilly on a confidential basis. YOUR FIRST CONSULTATION WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE.