Probate Updates
This list includes revisions to probate forms, updates to processes or requirements for making applications, notices about court venues, and other important updates relating to Probate. Updates are listed with the most recent first.
Probate Practitioner Notice: On the 19th August 2024, The Probate Office launched replacement “Notice of Probate Application Forms” on our newly designed probate content webpages
Please Note: From the 18th of October 2024, these replacement forms will be the only version of the Notice of Application that will be accepted as part of a complete probate application by the Dublin Probate Office and all District Probate Registries. Failure to lodge the correct version of the Notice of Application will result in all papers being returned to the lodging Solicitor.
Form Update 19/08/2024
Please note as and from Monday 29th April 2024 the Probate General Office and the Probate Rules Office will re-open to the public from 10am to 1pm Monday to Friday.
Process Update 28/04/2024
As of week 15 April 2024, the Probate Office are currently assessing applications received on 14 December 2023.
Process Update 14/04/2024
From 01 February 2024 details of charitable bequests can no longer be completed online and must use this form.
Form Update 01/02/2024
From Monday 17 April 2023 The Probate Court List will be held in person/physically in The Four Courts.
Process Update 16/04/2023