Probate Solicitor for Castleisland
If you are an executor or next of kin in Castleisland, we can take care of the probate process and keep the family informed.
Probate and estates in Castleisland
Being an executor is a responsibility that often arrives at a difficult time. We take on the legal work so you can focus on your family.
What is involved
- Identifying and valuing the assets, including land and property.
- Preparing the Revenue Statement of Affairs.
- Applying for a grant of probate, or letters of administration if there is no will.
- Paying debts, funeral costs and any taxes due.
- Transferring land and property to beneficiaries or selling it.
- Distributing the estate and giving final accounts.
Estates with farmland
Where an estate includes farmland, there may be agricultural relief or other reliefs available to beneficiaries. We advise on these and on transferring the land correctly.
Contact Us
Dealing with an estate in Castleisland? Contact Michael O'Donoghue or Patrick F O'Connor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does probate take?
Often nine to twelve months for a straightforward estate, longer where there is land or a dispute.
Who applies if there is no will?
Usually the next of kin applies for letters of administration.
Can beneficiaries get an update?
Yes. We keep executors and beneficiaries informed throughout.
Is probate always needed?
Not always. It depends on the assets and how they were held, for example jointly owned property.
Do beneficiaries pay inheritance tax?
It depends on their relationship to the person who died and the value they receive. We advise each beneficiary on their position.
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