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Will without solicitor

  • 27-08-2024 2:25pm
    #1
    Woodcutting
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 198 ✭✭


    A person who is not married and has no children and does not see siblings.

    Can they will everything to an ex gf and if the ex gf dies first then to the ex gf daughter.

    Can it be done without solicitor?



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  • #2
    mrsgiller
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭mrsgiller


    it can be but I would recommend using a solicitor as siblings could contest a will if it wasn’t executed properly



  • #3
    gipi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,043 ✭✭✭gipi


    The solicitor may also be able to offer advice about reducing tax liability - as things currently stand, the ex gf can only inherit about 16k before being taxed at 33% on the remainder.



  • #4
    endofrainbow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,767 ✭✭✭endofrainbow


    Definitely see a solicitor.



  • #5
    wildwillow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,186 ✭✭✭wildwillow


    See a solicitor who is competent in this area. The wording needs to be very careful. If it is a substantial sum it might be an idea to split it between the ex and her daughter and save them a significant amount of tax. Maybe get tax planning advice too.



  • #6
    AndrewJRenko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,492 ✭✭✭✭AndrewJRenko


    Most credit unions have an arrangement with a local solicitor for members to make a basic will for free.



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  • #7
    GerardKeating
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,721 ✭✭✭GerardKeating


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058366517/will-without-solicitor

    You might check this out https://freewill.ie/



  • #8
    Claw Hammer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,299 ✭✭✭Claw Hammer


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058366517/will-without-solicitor

    Technically, it can be doe without a soliictor.
    It would be most unwise to do so.
    If surviving family members succeed in a challenge to the will of any kind, the ex gf or her daughter will get nothing.
    Given the relatively low cost of having a will drawn up professionally, it is not worth going the DIY route.



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