Probate & Estate Administration Solicitors in Ireland
Helping executors, administrators and families navigate the legal process after the death of a loved one — with clear, compassionate guidance at every stage.
Your consultation will answer:
- "What do I need to do legally now that someone I love has passed away?"
- "I have been named as executor — what does that actually mean and what am I responsible for?"
- "There is no Will — can the estate still be administered and how?"
- "What taxes apply to the estate and do they need to be paid before it is distributed?"
Probate & Estate Administration Services
A full range of advice across every stage of administering an estate.
Obtaining Probate
Preparing and lodging the full Grant of Probate application, including the Oath and Inland Revenue Affidavit.
Full Estate Administration
Managing the complete legal and practical administration from asset identification through distribution.
Executor Advice
Helping executors understand their obligations and protect against personal liability.
Letters of Administration
Guidance for next of kin administering an estate where there is no Will.
Beneficiary Advice
Advice on your legal rights where an administration is delayed or disputed.
Estate Disputes
Advising on Will validity challenges, Section 117 claims and executor disputes.
How a Probate Matter Works
A clear, structured approach from the first consultation to the conclusion of the administration.
1
Initial Consultation
We understand the estate, your role and your immediate legal obligations.
2
Review the Will
We review the Will, or confirm the position where there is none, and identify the beneficiaries.
3
Identify Assets & Liabilities
We identify and value the estate’s assets and any outstanding debts or Revenue obligations.
4
Prepare & Obtain the Grant
We prepare the Oath and Inland Revenue Affidavit and lodge the application with the Probate Office.
5
Collect Assets & Pay Debts
We collect the estate assets, obtain Revenue clearance and pay outstanding debts and taxes.
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Distribute & Finalise
We prepare estate accounts, distribute to beneficiaries and finalise the administration.
What Your Solicitor Helps to Protect Against
Executors are personally liable if an estate is administered incorrectly — getting the order and documentation right matters from day one.
01
Personal Liability
Executors facing personal liability because a debt, claim or Revenue obligation was missed before distribution.
02
Incomplete Applications
Probate Office applications delayed or rejected for missing documentation.
03
Unidentified Assets or Debts
Assets or liabilities discovered only after distribution has already taken place.
04
Unresolved Tax Position
Distributing an estate before the CAT, CGT or income tax position has been confirmed.
05
Beneficiary Disputes
Disputes between beneficiaries, or challenges to the Will, that are not addressed early.
06
Intestacy Confusion
Uncertainty over entitlement and process where there is no valid Will.
Everything above is included in your fixed fee — agreed before any work begins, with no hidden costs and no billing surprises.
Why Wayfound?
What makes us different — and why it matters for your probate matter.
One Solicitor, Start to Finish
You have direct contact with Tamoor throughout the entire administration.
Legal and Tax in One Engagement
As both a solicitor and a qualified tax, Tamoor handles the legal and tax work together.
Fixed Fees, Agreed Upfront
A fixed price you can plan around — with no hourly billing.
Plain English Throughout
We explain what is happening, why, and what comes next at every stage.
Compassionate, Practical Advice
We understand families are managing grief alongside legal obligations, and we adapt our approach accordingly.
Protecting You from Personal Liability
We make sure the administration follows the correct procedural order and documentation.
Meet Your Solicitor
Tamoor Barlas
Solicitor
I am a solicitor based in Dublin 15. Alongside my commercial practice, I advise individuals, families and businesses on Irish immigration pathways — from employment permits and residency through to family reunification and citizenship.
Relocation is more than a visa application. The people I advise are often making one of the most significant legal and financial decisions of their lives. I combine immigration counsel with tax and corporate insight so your move to Ireland is planned as a whole, not in isolated filings.
Because I practise as both a solicitor and a tax, I can advise on immigration status and the tax consequences of becoming Irish-resident in one engagement — reducing duplication and closing the gap between legal permission and financial planning.
“My job is to take the immigration and tax complexity off your hands — so you can focus on building your life in Ireland.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Probate is the legal process by which the court confirms the validity of a Will and grants the executor authority to administer the estate. A Grant is typically required where the deceased owned sole property, held accounts above certain thresholds, or where institutions require it before releasing assets.
From lodging the application, the Probate Office typically issues the Grant within six to twelve weeks. Full estate administration — collecting assets, paying debts and distributing the estate — often takes six to twelve months or longer for complex estates with multiple assets, Revenue obligations or overseas elements.
Where someone dies without a Will (intestate), the estate is distributed under the Succession Act 1965. The next of kin applies for Letters of Administration rather than a Grant of Probate. The order of distribution is generally spouse or civil partner, then children, then parents, siblings and more distant relatives.
Executors are personally responsible for identifying and collecting the estate's assets, paying all valid debts and taxes, and distributing correctly to beneficiaries. Personal liability can apply if distribution is incorrect, creditors are missed, or Revenue obligations are not addressed before distribution.
Not necessarily. Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) is generally assessed individually on each beneficiary based on the value they receive and their relationship to the deceased. The Grant can usually be obtained before CAT is assessed or paid.
Yes. Beneficiaries have legal rights under the Succession Act 1965 and can act if an executor fails in their obligations, delays without reason, or mismanages assets. In serious cases, a court application can remove and replace an executor.
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