will i need a solicitor?

Uthur

my dad passed away recently without a will and i am wondering if i'm going to need legal advice to sort out his affairs and how probate etc will work. is this an appropriate topic for this board?

Ken.

Have a read of this. If your late fathers estate is fairly straight forward you could do it on your own.

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/death/the_deceaseds_estate/dealing_with_the_deceaseds_estate.html

Uthur

thanks ken. i'd imagine it's about as straightforward as it gets - a few quid in the bank, some in the credit union, a small family car. i honestly think that's about all he owned. i'm assuming a solicitor would be an unwarranted expense in a situation like that?

also can anyone advise me about the car? my mother is disabled and my dad used to drive her everywhere. i'm keen to get the car in my sister's name as quick as possible just so she can get my mother out of the house!

GusherING

Most banks will let you access a deceased's bank account if it has relatively minor amounts in them without having to go to the hassle of getting a grant of administration intestate.

However, if the account was a joint account, the other person may be automatically entitled to the moneys, depending on their relationship.

They will probably require you to provide a death certificate and sign a document where you assume liability should it turn out that money should have gone to someone else. Contact the deceased customer unit in whichever banks your relative may have had accounts with to see how what they require you to provide.

Uthur

many thanks for this info!!