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.

A valid will allows you to decide how your property and other assets should be dealt with after your death. This guide explains what a will should contain, the rights of family members and what happens when someone dies without a valid will.

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.