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:
- Notice of Application for Solicitors - Probate
- Oath of Executor (original only – no copies are required). Ensure you use the right form: Oath of Executor - Probate
- Original will and codicils (if applicable)
- One engrossment of will (copy of will certified by solicitor to be a true copy of the original)
- 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.
- Notice of Acknowledgement (Probate) received from Revenue.ie for deaths on or after December 5, 2001
- Inland Revenue Affidavit (CA24) received from Revenue.ie for deaths before December 5, 2001
- Probate Fee
Documents required in certain circumstances:
- 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.
- Affidavit of Attesting Witness: if the will lacks a valid attestation clause.
- Affidavit of Plight and Condition: if the will is torn or shows signs that another document may have been attached to it.
- Renunciation Form: if an executor wishes to renounce their rights.
- Charitable Bequest Form: if the will contains a charitable bequest, you must complete the Charitable Bequest Form.
- 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.