Eligible applications for grants of probate can now be submitted through the Courts Service Portal by solicitors throughout Ireland. We explain which applications qualify, what documents are still required and what the new process means for executors.

Gifts and inheritances may give rise to Capital Acquisitions Tax where their value exceeds the recipient’s available tax-free threshold. This guide explains the current CAT groups, how the tax is calculated and the exemptions and filing requirements that may apply.

Probate is the legal process that gives an executor or administrator authority to deal with someone’s estate after their death. This guide explains when a grant may be required, who can apply and the main steps involved in administering an estate.