Will drafting and life cover trusts
Make sure the right people inherit the right assets. We write plain wills, add trust provisions where needed, and cover life cover proceeds so nothing is left to guesswork.
Wills, probate, and estate planning in Ireland
Secure Your Family's Future with a Proper Will
Planning for the future brings real peace of mind. Vaughan Verdict & Co. handles will drafting Ireland clients rely on, probate applications, inheritance tax planning, and estate planning Dublin families need when assets are complex.
Clear wills
Simple drafting or full family arrangements.
Fixed-fee options
Available for straightforward probate matters.
Court-ready support
Used where delays or disputes need action.
Our Wills & Probate Services
Practical legal help for family assets, executors, and disputes
The work is precise. The process is calm. We handle the paperwork, the tax questions, and the parts that usually slow families down.
Enduring powers of attorney
Put decisions in the right hands if illness or injury affects capacity. This matters for finance, property, and day-to-day care.
Probate applications for executors
We prepare probate papers, gather asset details, and deal with banks and institutions so the estate can move forward without avoidable delay.
Inheritance and capital acquisitions tax planning
We look at CAT thresholds, reliefs, gifts, and trust structures before they become expensive problems. Small changes made early can save real money later.
Contesting a will and estate disputes
We act for beneficiaries, spouses, and children in disputes about undue influence, capacity, or unfair provision. Negotiation comes first. Court comes if it has to.
Estate planning for complex structures
High-value property, company shares, and family arrangements need a plan that fits the assets you actually have. We keep it orderly.
Minimise Inheritance Tax Legally
Use the rules before they use your estate
Inheritance tax planning is about timing, ownership, and reliefs. We review thresholds, the Main Residence Relief question, lifetime gifts, and trust options so the plan fits the family and the assets.
CAT
We check thresholds and exemptions against current rules.
€30k
An example of the tax saved in one properly timed estate plan.
Early
The best time to act is before a transfer is signed.
Small fix. Big difference.
Case example
A family with property, shares, and a future tax bill
A Dublin family came to us with a house, a rental property, and company shares. The estate plan used lifetime gifts, a trust for one child, and a revised will tied to current CAT rules.
The result was a cleaner transfer and a tax saving of roughly €30,000. No drama. No guesswork.
Clear asset map
Tax review first
Action taken early
Acting as Executor?
We handle the probate steps in order
Executors deal with legal forms, asset collection, distributions, and institutions that ask for the same document twice. We take the process through one step at a time.
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Collect the papers
Death certificate, original will, asset information, and details of debts or loans.
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Prepare the probate application
We draft the application, review the oath or affidavit, and sort the supporting documents.
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Deal with banks and distribution
Once probate issues, we help with asset release, property transfers, and final distribution to beneficiaries.
What executors ask first
Straight answers for the practical part
How long will this take?
That depends on the assets, the paperwork, and whether a bank or beneficiary delays things.
Can you handle it for me?
Yes. We can guide a private executor or manage the legal work through the file.
Do you charge fixed fees?
We offer fixed-fee options for straightforward estates where the scope is clear.
Inheritance Disputes & Challenging a Will
When a will looks wrong, act early
We deal with claims based on undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity, and other grounds that can affect a will or estate. The first move is usually a letter and a negotiation. If the file needs a judge, we prepare it properly.
Support for disinherited children and spouses
Advice from first letter to court papers
Clear view of cost, risk, and timing
Common Questions About Wills & Probate
Short answers, no waste
What happens if I die without a will in Ireland?
The rules of intestacy decide who inherits. That can leave the wrong people in charge of the wrong assets.
How much does probate cost?
It depends on the estate, the documents needed, and whether a dispute or missing record adds work.
Can I exclude a family member from my will?
You can make your wishes clear, but Irish succession rules may still affect the final outcome. Get advice before signing.
How long does probate take?
Simple estates can move faster. If property, multiple accounts, or disputes are involved, the process takes longer.
Start Your Estate Plan Today
Book a confidential will or estate planning discussion
Call +353860721009 or email [email protected] to arrange a meeting at West Pier, Dún Laoghaire. The first call is practical and private. No pressure.