Making A Will
We can assist you in making a Will so as to protect and provide for your loved ones. The making of a Will helps to prevent unnecessary distress and expense to your relations which can sometimes occur if a Will is not made. The making of a Will gives legal status to what you intend to do with your assets and possessions. As the Citizens Information website puts it:
It is important for you to make a will because if you do not, and die without a will, the law on intestacy decides what happens to your property. A will can ensure that proper arrangements are made for your dependants and that your property is distributed in the way you wish after you die, subject to certain rights of spouses/civil partners and children.
Fachtna O’Driscoll Probate and Will Solicitors Cork can guide and advise you through the confidential process of making a Will for the benefit of your relatives and dependents. We will store your will in absolute safety free of charge.
Administration of Estates
We act on behalf of executors in applying to the High Court for a Grant of Probate / Letters of Administration thereby enabling the affairs of the deceased person to be resolved as smoothly and as quickly as possible. We deal on your behalf with the relevant government departments, banks, building societies, the Revenue Commissioners and other agencies in finalising the administration of estates. We will also prepare full and detailed accounts on behalf of the executor/administrator.
1. Why Make a Will and What Should Be Considered?
Again, as stated above, it is important for you to make a will because if you do not, and die without a will, the law on intestacy decides what happens to your property. A will can ensure that proper arrangements are made for your loved ones. It also ensures that your property is distributed in the way you wish after you die, subject to certain rights of spouses/civil partners and children.
When deciding to make a Will you should make a list of your assets, decide on who will be the executors/trustees of your estate and/or testamentary guardians for children under the age of 18 (preferably two people), you should also ensure that your chosen Executors are willing to act.
2. How do I instruct you to make a Will?
It’s as simple as just making an appointment to see one of our probate and will solicitors whose contact details you’ll find below.
3. Where to store my will?
When your will has been executed Fachtna O’Driscoll Probate and Will Solicitors Cork will store it in our fireproof facility in our office free of charge and will send you a letter or email confirming the reference number your will has been stored under.
For general information, questions, or to make an appointment please contact:
