As far as I know some wills/estates can be dealt with without going to probate but not going to probate may not be a good idea. I'm not sure. I know that when my father died my mother dealt with matters without going to probate. Basically they had both willed things to each other in the event of either's death so when he died she got everything.Status of wills as public documents
After probate has been taken out on a person's will, that will then becomes a public document and a copy can be obtained by anyone from the Probate Office or relevant District Probate Registry. The Probate Office also sends copies of the will, the Grant of Representation and the Inland Revenue Affidavit to the Revenue Commissioners.
Hi,
The only person entitled to sight of a will and a copy after death are the Executors. When the estate has been fully dealt with the Solicitor when distributing the estate sends out a letter saying So and So died and left you this under the terms of his/her last will and then quotes the relevant extract of the will.
The will only becomes a matter of public record once the estate has been distributed ie once the grant of probate has issued and the assets dispersed.
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