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15/01/2025
The period following the loss of a loved one is often filled with intense emotions, and even close-knit families can experience disagreements over seemingly minor issues. To help maintain harmony within the family, it can be beneficial to seek assistance from a solicitor to handle any disputes or legal matters.
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After a death, there are many legal details to address. While it is not necessary to hire a solicitor, it is strongly recommended. A solicitor will ensure that all the legal requirements are meticulously followed, providing peace of mind during this challenging time.
Before contacting a solicitor, it is important to gather several key documents.
In Ireland, the process for handling bank accounts after a death involves several key steps. Upon notification of a death, banks typically freeze the individual’s accounts to prevent unauthorised transactions. It’s essential to inform the bank as soon as possible to begin this process. You will need to provide the bank with a copy of the death certificate and complete the necessary paperwork to release the funds. The bank will guide you through the procedure for transferring the funds into a new account for any incoming amounts designated to the deceased.
In Ireland, a Death Certificate is issued by the Registrar of Births, Deaths, and Marriages following the registration of the death. The death must be registered with the local civil registration service, usually within three months of the death. A medical practitioner is responsible for providing the medical certificate of cause of death, which is required to register the death and obtain the Death Certificate. The family of the deceased, or a person who was present at the death or has knowledge of the necessary particulars, typically registers the death with the information provided by the medical certificate.
Probate is essentially the official process that ensures that after someone passes away, their property and assets are transferred to the right people, as set out in their will. It involves proving that the will is valid and represents the true intentions of the deceased. Once probate is granted, the executor named in the will can then go ahead and distribute the estate according to the deceased’s wishes. If there isn’t a will, the process follows the rules of intestacy, where the law decides who inherits.
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Everyone knows they should have a will, but the vast majority – about 70% of us – do not.
In Ireland, finding and dealing with a loved one’s will after their passing involves a few important steps:
Locate the Will: The first step is to locate the will. It may be stored at home in a safe place, with the deceased’s solicitor, or at their bank. Sometimes, a copy is lodged with the Probate Office in Dublin.
Contact a Solicitor: If you’re unsure where the will is or how to access it, contact the solicitor who may have assisted the deceased in drafting the will. Solicitors often keep a signed copy or have records that can assist in locating the original.
Probate Office Inquiry: If a solicitor or family members do not have access to the will, an inquiry at the local Probate Office might yield results, as wills going through probate become public records once processed.
We’re here to make this process as comfortable as possible for you. Whether you prefer a visit to our parlour, a home visit, or a virtual meeting, we’re always flexible to your needs.
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This crucial tool helps ensure that your final arrangements reflect your personal choices, providing peace of mind and easing the emotional burden for your loved ones.
