Stamp Duty There is stamp duty paid on the Probate application. The amount of the stamp duty due depends on the net value of the estate. Where the application is lodged by a solicitor and the net value of the estate does not exceed : €100,000 – €100.00 €250,000 – €200.00 €500,000 – €350.00 €750,000 […]
Who is a Cohabitant ? A cohabitant as defined under the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010 is one of two adults (whether of the same or the opposite sex) who live together as a couple in an intimate and committed relationship and who are not related to each other […]
Six important things to consider when choosing an Executor in your Will How many? You are free to appoint as many as you choose. However, a Grant of Probate will only issue to three Executors at most.You only need to appoint one executor in your will for it to be valid. Frequently, two Executors are […]
What is inheritance tax? Capital acquisitions tax is commonly called Inheritance Tax. It is a self-assessment tax, payable by the beneficiary on any gift or inheritance, received by the beneficiary from an Irish resident or ordinarily resident disponer or in other circumstances where the beneficiary is Irish resident or ordinarily resident. If the disponer and […]
After the Grant of Probate or Administration has issued, the LPR will be looking to collect and distribute the assets of the estate as soon as possible. However, a note of caution needs to be exercised by the LPR when a payment is being made from the estate to a non-resident beneficiary. An Irish resident LPR […]