Best Estate Settlement Resource for a First-Time Executor in Ireland
What first-time executors in Ireland actually need — and what separates a guide that covers Revenue SA.2, the Probate Office, and Tailte Éireann from one that does not.
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All articles about When Someone Dies in Ireland — Estate Settlement Guide.
How to Settle an Estate Without a Will in Ireland
Step-by-step guide to intestacy in Ireland — who inherits under the Succession Act 1965, who applies for Letters of Administration, and how the process differs from standard probate.
Estate Settlement Guide vs Solicitor for Irish Probate: Which Is Right for You?
A direct comparison of hiring a solicitor vs using a structured guide to settle an Irish estate — with real cost figures, the double-fee trap, and clear decision criteria.
How to Access Bank Accounts Before Probate in Ireland
The bank-by-bank thresholds for releasing funds without probate in Ireland — AIB, Bank of Ireland, credit unions — and how small estate procedures and funeral director releases work.
Alternatives to Hiring a Solicitor for Probate in Ireland
A ranked assessment of every option for Irish probate — from Citizens Information to paid guides to fixed-fee solicitors — with an honest account of what each one delivers and where it stops.
Credit Union Death Benefit Ireland: How the Nomination System Bypasses Probate
How the Irish credit union nomination system works, the €27,000 statutory limit, what happens to excess balances, and why this is the fastest route to accessible funds.
The Succession Act 1965 Ireland: Executor Rights, Spouse Protections, and Intestacy
What the Succession Act 1965 actually means for Irish executors and families — the legal right share, the executor's year, intestacy rules, and debt priority.
Decision-Making Representative Ireland: The Capacity Act and What It Means for Estates
What a Decision-Making Representative is under Ireland's Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act, when their authority ends, and how this affects estate settlement.
Capital Acquisitions Tax Ireland: Thresholds, Rates, and Who Pays
How Capital Acquisitions Tax works in Ireland in 2026 — the group thresholds, the 33% rate, who pays, and the IT38 filing deadline explained.
Funeral Grants Ireland: Financial Help and DSP Notifications After a Death
The state grants available to cover funeral costs in Ireland, how to apply through the DSP, and the exact notifications you must make to stop overpayments.
Bereavement Support Ireland: Financial Help, State Services, and Practical Resources
The financial grants, state services, and practical support available to bereaved families in Ireland — from DSP payments to counselling and community resources.