Yes, you can go ahead with probate.My question is: with 7 siblings trying to move this forward and 2 not cooperating, is there a way to start the probate application regardless?
Are you doing DIY probate? Or do you have a solicitor?
Have you told the unco-operative siblings that they can't have their share without the PPS number?
Yes, you can go ahead with probate.
My husband had the same issue with a sibling who would not give him a pps number because “he did not have enough time to grieve”. But while clearing out his mothers house my husband found various bits of paperwork and one had his brothers pps number on it so he was able to progress. Of course months later it was “what is the delay and where is my share of the sale”. Families!
Whah husband was planning to do was obtain his brothers birth certificate from the births, deaths and marriages office. Not sure if he would have failed at that point, then contact dept of social welfare and ask for his brothers pps no with all his proof on why he needed it. He probably would have failed but at least he would have tried.
What you should ultimately do is instruct your solicitor to get probate, progress with the sale, distribute the money to the 7 cooperative siblings. Then send a letter to the last two saying estate is complete, they can apply to the solicitor for their portion whenever they want. The solicitor holds their money in the client account and they deal with the solicitor, whenever they feel the need to obtain the cash.
As executor you can proceed without co-operation from the beneficiaries. Just instruct your solicitor.
You should write to the two non-resident beneficiaries asking for their PPSNs as you need these to settle any inheritance tax issues of the non-resident beneficiaries that may arise. This is a complex issue and e.g. you could look at this: CAT – Part 02 - Statement of Affairs (Probate) Form SA.2 (revenue.ie) .One is taking a moral high ground about they want no interest in money. When asked if they wish to decline their share of the inheritance the subject quickly changes.
You should write to the two non-resident beneficiaries asking for their PPSNs
Op are you the only executor ?
For form SA2, PPS number is required for any beneficiary who will receive €12,000 or more
Are the PPS numbers needed for probate or selling the property? I would have expected them only to be needed for distribution.
Whose bank account? If you mean the deceased, you can't. For very limited circumstances, e.g. funeral expenses, banks will pay invoices direct, but you won't be allowed to draw funds until probate is completed.He also failed to inform me that I could access funds from her bank account to pay for expenses
Whose bank account? If you mean the deceased, you can't. For very limited circumstances, e.g. funeral expenses, banks will pay invoices direct, but you won't be allowed to draw funds until probate is completed.
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