dave,if the will is straightforward take your time and do it yourself.Contact probate office, they are very helpful, and they will give you checksheets which will tell you what you need to get.Filling out the CA24 (rev afidavit) is straightforward too.Firstly find the will ,make copies x 3, go to Local land registry office for prperty Folio(5 euro for a stamped copy), present the will at the bank etc and order Financial statements for the date of death of the deceased.Gather all the outstanding bills and tally all(bills/monies) and enter them on the rev.afidavit.Get all tax numbers for all beneficiiaries and find out from them if they have received any gifts etc since 1991(they revenue will want to know this on the affidavit).Any benefit not falling within 80% of the relevant threshold will not need to file with the revenue(IT38)Any monies to beneficiaries (as far as i can make out)less than 20000 need not be entered on CA24.Just a reminder the probate office may require the solicitor who drew up the will to provide a sworn affidafit to confirm that will is legit.(some solicitors drag their heels on this)If you are claiming a revenue exemption(such as dwelling house) this will need to be filed on line- to do this you must register for CAT first and also register on the ROS system(contact your local revenue office is best).Best of luck and remember take your time,gather the info, use the revenue helplines and the probate office and keep copies of everything you file.And remember you can claim for the probate fee charged by probate office.Also dont be thwarted by the banks-if you are the executor you can gather the info and view the accounts- they may release some funds to pay for funeral etc-However you will need the Grant of Probate/Representation to withdraw funds to address outstanding bills / withdraw monies.Again best of luck!Zachaeus
