Solicitor's application process: Grant of probate

Documents needed for a grant of probate

Use this checklist to ensure you have all the necessary documents for your probate application: 

Required Documents: 

  1. Notice of Application for Solicitors - Probate
  2. Oath of Executor (original only – no copies are required). Ensure you use the right form:  Oath of Executor - Probate
  3. Original will and codicils (if applicable)
  4. One engrossment of will (copy of will certified by solicitor to be a true copy of the original)
  5. Original death certificate or an interim death certificate from a Coroner (if death certificate has not yet been issued). An original certificate must be included – copies will not be accepted. 
  6. Notice of Acknowledgement (Probate)  received from Revenue.ie for deaths on or after December 5, 2001 
  7. Inland Revenue Affidavit (CA24)  received from Revenue.ie for deaths before December 5, 2001
  8. Probate Fee

Documents required in certain circumstances:

  1. Affidavit of Testamentary Capacity from a doctor: if the will was made within 10 years of the date of death and Death Certificate indicates cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s, or dementia as a cause of death. If the will was made in a solicitor's office, we will only require the affidavit if the will was made within 5 years of the date of death and Death Certificate indicates cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s, or dementia as a cause of death.
  2. Affidavit of Attesting Witness: if the will lacks a valid attestation clause. 
  3. Affidavit of Plight and Condition: if the will is torn or shows signs that another document may have been attached to it. 
  4. Renunciation Form: if an executor wishes to renounce their rights. 
  5. Charitable Bequest Form: if the will contains a charitable bequest, you must complete the Charitable Bequest Form.
  6. Court/Probate Officer's Order: certain types of specialised applications will require a Court/Probate Officer's Order. See Order 79 of the Court Rules. If a Court/Probate Officer's order has been made it must be referred to in the oath. 

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