Before you start
In some circumstances you will need a solicitor to apply on your behalf. For example, if the applicant is a minor, the will is missing, its validity is in question, there are family disputes, the applicant is a ward of court, or in any complex situations as advised by a Probate Officer.
More info on this stepSubmit your information to Revenue
Before completing a personal application for probate, you will need to provide some information to Revenue. This is usually the Statement of Affairs Form (SA.2) but the correct form to submit to Revenue depends on the date of death.
Complete the personal application form
Download and return a completed Personal Application Form along with the Notice of Acknowledgement (Probate) from Revenue to the Probate Office, or the relevant District Probate Registry.
Get your acknowledgement of application
Once completed documents have been received, a probate official will review them. If there are additional requirements, the official will contact you.
Prepare for your appointment
To ensure a smooth application process and avoid the need for a second visit, you will need to bring specific items to your appointment.
Attend your appointment
The appointment with a probate official, is held privately and not in a courtroom.
Receive the grant
After your appointment, the grant of representation, along with any additional copies that you ordered and documents that we need to return to you, will be posted to you within 3 weeks.