The Irish Will Guide

Executor Liability in Ireland: Duties, Risk and How to Protect Yourself
An executor can face personal exposure if an estate is misadministered. Learn the core duties, current Revenue tax responsibilities, common risk points and practical ways to administer an estate carefully. Read more...
Can You Contest a Will in Ireland? Grounds and Time Limits
A will dispute can involve very different legal claims. Learn the difference between challenging validity, a Section 117 child claim and a surviving spouse's legal right, and why specialist advice should be obtained quickly. Read more...
Small Estate Probate in Ireland: Do You Need a Grant?
There is no single Irish 'small estate' threshold. Some institutions may release lower-value assets without a grant. Learn when probate may not be needed and what to ask each asset-holder. Read more...
Legal Requirements for a Valid Will in Ireland: 2026 Checklist
The core legal requirements for a valid Irish will, explained in plain English: age and capacity, writing, signature, two witnesses, beneficiary-witness rules and the effect of marriage. Read more...
DIY Will Ireland: How to Make Your Own Will in 2026
Yes, you can make your own will in Ireland. This 2026 guide explains when a DIY will is suitable, the legal signing and witnessing requirements, common mistakes to avoid, and when a solicitor is the safer choice. Read more...
Business Succession Planning Ireland: Passing a Business Through Your Estate
A will is only one part of business succession. Learn how company or partnership documents, ownership, management continuity, valuation, liquidity and CAT Business Relief fit together. Read more...
Irish Wills and Property Abroad: What You Need to Know
Owning property outside Ireland can create cross-border succession, probate and tax issues. Learn why an Irish will may be only one part of the plan and when coordinated advice is essential. Read more...
Cohabiting Couples and Inheritance Rights in Ireland (2026)
Unmarried partners do not have the same automatic inheritance rights as spouses. Learn what happens on intestacy, what a qualified cohabitant may claim, the six-month deadline and why property ownership and CAT need separate attention. Read more...
Letter of Wishes in Ireland: What It Is and What to Include
A letter of wishes is non-binding guidance that sits alongside a will. Learn what it is useful for, what should stay in the will, what not to put in it and how to keep it current. Read more...
Who Can Witness a Will in Ireland? Rules & Signing Checklist (2026)
Irish will witnessing rules explained: who to choose, who to avoid, whether witnesses must sign together, the beneficiary rule and a practical signing checklist. Read more...
Legal Right Share in Ireland: What a Spouse or Civil Partner Can Claim
How the legal right share works in Ireland: one-half of the estate where there are no children, one-third where there are children, how election works and why separation or divorce needs individual advice. Read more...
The Succession Act 1965 Explained in Plain English
A practical guide to the parts of the Succession Act 1965 that matter most to ordinary families: intestacy, signing a will, marriage, a spouse's legal right share and Section 117 claims by children. Read more...