Obtaining a grant of probate

Koobcam

Hi
A few questions relating to getting a grant of probate (apologies if this thread or similar already exists):
1. How long does it normally take?
2. How much does it cost?
3. What is the solicitors normal fee?
4. If you go it alone (i.e. no solicitor) are matters likely to proceed more slowly, or does it make any real difference?

Thanks

dazza21ie

Koobcam wrote: »

Hi
A few questions relating to getting a grant of probate (apologies if this thread or similar already exists):
1. How long does it normally take?
2. How much does it cost?
3. What is the solicitors normal fee?
4. If you go it alone (i.e. no solicitor) are matters likely to proceed more slowly, or does it make any real difference?

Thanks

Can really answer all your questions with "It depends". The complexity of an estate usually determines how long things might take and how expensive it is.

Going it alone might be quicker in some cases, not sure what the current waiting period for a personal appointment with the probate office is but like doing anything for yourself can you be confident of doing it right?

Koobcam

dazza21ie wrote: »

Can really answer all your questions with "It depends". The complexity of an estate usually determines how long things might take and how expensive it is.

Going it alone might be quicker in some cases, not sure what the current waiting period for a personal appointment with the probate office is but like doing anything for yourself can you be confident of doing it right?

Thanks for the reply. I was speaking to a solicitor earlier and was quoted €1,500, which I think includes the probate fee plus the solicitor's end. Does that sound reasonable?

dazza21ie

Koobcam wrote: »

Thanks for the reply. I was speaking to a solicitor earlier and was quoted €1,500, which I think includes the probate fee plus the solicitor's end. Does that sound reasonable?

Sounds pretty reasonable if it does include that

dazza21ie

Koobcam wrote: »

Thanks for the reply. I was speaking to a solicitor earlier and was quoted €1,500, which I think includes the probate fee plus the solicitor's end. Does that sound reasonable?

Sounds pretty reasonable if it does include that

Bell33

Please can anyone help . At my wits end .
My dad gave me his dads watch as I am the eldest
And he knew my granddad wanted me to have it .
My dad passed away 11 months ago living no will
My brother has put everything in to probate .
That I have no problem with .
But now he wants to have the watch to put it in to the estate for probate
He had always wanted the watch for himself .
Please help can he do that . I have it nearly six years now .
And was gifted by my dad .
Do I have to give it to him .

unclebill98

Bell33, it's my understanding that he gave it to you while he was alive so its not an part of his estate. I've had the same issues with my own mothers probate.

OP, just to add. Depending on the family situation It may be best to leave it with a solicitor cause if you mess anything up it will land on your head. I thought about it too but its easier to have their help.

Bell33

Uncle bill thank you . . Yes he gave it to me five years before he died for my birthday
I no longer talk to my brother .
So this has just has just come out of the blue .
It has upset me so much .
He knows dad gave it to me he was there at the time it was given to me .
It was never part of the estate .

coylemj

For €1,500 I'd let the solicitor do it, even if that doesn't include VAT which by the way you should establish so that you know exactly how much he will bill you at the end.

Marcusm

If there's no will then the estate is being administered in accordance with the Succession Act. Is there not a provision to take account of gifts received during the lifetime of the deceased in determinign what the split should be amongst the successors. Perhaps he's only trying to ensure that the value of the watch is taken into account rather than taking it off you. It might still be petty (in the true sense of that word) but maybe he's not challenging your entitlement to the watch.