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Why Solicitors Are Choosing Simple Probate: Less Admin, More Capacity, Happier Clients
In probate practice, time is your most valuable asset. Yet many solicitors spend too much of it buried in admin, Excel trackers, and...

Isabella Hughes
1 day ago3 min read


Digital Assets and Probate: A Guide for Irish Solicitors
Digital assets are rapidly evolving and becoming an increasingly common part of clients’ estates. As their prevalence grows, Irish...

Isabella Hughes
Apr 243 min read


First Time Executor? How to Overcome Common Probate Challenges
Serving as an executor of an estate in Ireland is a significant responsibility, often complicated by legal requirements, family dynamics,...

John Noonan
Mar 263 min read


AI, Probate, and the Future of Legal Software: Why Specialisation Matters
After helping hundreds of law firms adopt new technology, one pattern stands out: they want to implement the latest technology, but...

John Noonan
Mar 192 min read


Do I Need Probate to Keep My Home After My Spouse Dies?
Usually probate is not required if all assets are held jointly as joint tenants or there are only small assets so the estate can be...

Isabella Hughes
Feb 274 min read


Exploring Probate Trends in Ireland: A Growing Opportunity for Law Firms
I've spoken to 50+ Irish law firms over the past 5 month and noticed some interesting trends in probate itself and firms adoption of new...

John Noonan
Jan 233 min read


Settling Taxation for the Deceased
If there are any tax liabilities on the estate owed to Revenue, unless advised otherwise, your solicitor will oversee this during the...

Simple Probate
Jan 181 min read


Notifying the Department of Social Welfare
If the deceased was receiving either: a social welfare payment a state pension you must notify the Department of Social Protection (DSP)...

Simple Probate
Jan 181 min read


Paying for the Funeral
When a loved one passes away, settling the practical matters such as funeral expenses becomes a pressing concern. It is really important...

Simple Probate
Jan 171 min read


The Probate Process
What is Probate? Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person's estate (assets and liabilities) is administered and...

Simple Probate
Jan 173 min read


Notifying Pension Providers
If the deceased was receiving a private pension payment you must notify the pension provider in a timely manner. This is important to...

Simple Probate
Jan 171 min read


Understanding Tax
As the executor or administrator, one of your key responsibilities is handling the tax obligations of the deceased and the estate. Your...

Simple Probate
Jan 172 min read


Duties of the Executor or Administrator
If you have been named as an executor in a will or you are an administrator of an estate intestate, your role becomes essential following...

Simple Probate
Jan 162 min read


Practical Considerations
Utility Notifications : Ensure all utility bills are being paid from an account that won’t be frozen during the probate process. This...

Simple Probate
Jan 161 min read


Notifying Insurance Companies
When a loved one passes away, it's essential to notify relevant insurance companies to manage or cancel their policies. In Ireland, this...

Simple Probate
Jan 162 min read


Financial Planning for your Future
Inheriting assets, whether it be money, property, or investments, can provide financial security, but it also brings with it the...

Simple Probate
Jan 162 min read


How to Search for Assets and Liabilities
As an executor or administrator of a will in Ireland, one of your primary responsibilities is to locate and manage the assets of the...

Simple Probate
Jan 154 min read


Returning Car Insurance Disks
Whether or not a car insurance policy should be cancelled after a death usually depends on the individual insurer. When there are...

Simple Probate
Jan 151 min read


Securing Existing Assets
It is important to ensure that any assets that are no longer occupied or being used are kept safe. This step is all about ensuring all...

Simple Probate
Jan 152 min read


Cancelling Unnecessary Expenses and Freezing Bank Accounts
When handling the affairs of a deceased person, it’s essential to freeze their bank accounts to prevent any unnecessary expenses from...

Simple Probate
Jan 141 min read
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