Bond (Administration Intestate) - Deaths before 01/06/1959
This form is a bond for the administration of an intestate estate when the deceased person died without a will before June 1, 1959. It serves as a financial guarantee that the appointed administrator will properly manage the estate according to Irish inheritance laws.
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Bond (Administration Intestate) - Deaths before 01/06/1959
This form is a bond for the administration of an intestate estate when the deceased person died without a will before June 1, 1959. It serves as a financial guarantee that the appointed administrator will properly manage the estate according to Irish inheritance laws.
Risk Radar
- The most common mistake is underestimating the required bond amount, which can leave the administrator personally liable.
- Incorrectly calculating the bond amount based on estate value
- Failing to obtain proper sureties to guarantee the bond
- Submitting incomplete or inaccurate personal information
- Not understanding the legal responsibilities of the administrator
Plain English
When someone dies without a will in Ireland before June 1959, this form helps ensure the person managing their estate does so correctly. The bond acts as a financial guarantee that the administrator will follow the proper legal procedures when distributing the estate.
Submission Date
- The bond must be filed promptly after the administrator's appointment, typically within a few weeks. There is no statutory deadline, but delays could prevent the administrator from legally distributing estate assets.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
What this form is for
- • Use this form when someone died without a will (intestate) before June 1, 1959
- • Required when the court has appointed an administrator but no will exists
- • Necessary for estates where the deceased had no legal will at the time of death
- • Applies specifically to historical estates being administered long after the date of death
- • Not required if the deceased died with a valid will after June 1, 1959
Use this form or another form?
| Situation | Likely form | Why it matters | Check before you continue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death with will after 01/06/1959 | Grant of Probate | Different process for wills | Check if a will exists |
| Death with will before 01/06/1959 | Grant of Probate (older form) | Different bond requirements | Verify date of death |
| Administrator already bonded | Affidavit of Continuation | No need for new bond | Check existing bond status |
| Estate includes foreign assets | Additional forms required | Extra declarations needed | Confirm asset locations |
| Administrator is a non-resident | Special declarations needed | Additional tax implications | Verify residency status |
Deadline or filing window
The bond must be filed promptly after the administrator's appointment, typically within a few weeks. There is no statutory deadline, but delays could prevent the administrator from legally distributing estate assets.
Before you submit
- • Confirm the estate qualifies for pre-1959 intestate administration
- • Verify the court has formally appointed you as administrator
- • Calculate the correct bond amount based on estate value
- • Obtain qualified sureties willing to guarantee the bond
- • Complete all sections of the form accurately
- • Have the bond properly witnessed
- • Include all required fees with submission
- • Keep a copy of the submitted bond for your records
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct Bond (Administration Intestate) form for pre-1959 deaths
- 2Complete all sections with accurate personal and estate information
- 3Calculate the appropriate bond amount based on estate value
- 4Find qualified sureties to guarantee your administration
- 5Have the bond witnessed by an authorized person
- 6Submit the completed form to the appropriate Probate Office
- 7Pay any required fees and obtain a receipt
Known limitations
- • This form only applies to estates where death occurred before June 1, 1959
- • The bond amount must be accurately calculated based on estate value
- • Sureties must meet specific financial requirements to be valid
- • The bond does not exempt the administrator from following proper estate procedures
- • Digital submission may not be available for this historical form
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This form is still in use for historical estates but may have specific requirements for pre-1959 cases. Always verify the current version with the local Probate Office as procedures may have changed.
Agency: Courts Service of Ireland
What changed or needs a fresh check
- • Verify the bond amount calculation method for pre-1959 estates
- • Check if witness requirements have changed
- • Confirm current fee structure for submitting the bond
- • Ensure surety qualifications meet current standards
- • Verify if digital submission is now accepted for this form
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Agency
- Courts Service of Ireland
- Category
- Probate Forms
- Source
- Court Forms ↗
- Revision Date
- 05/09/25
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After you file
- • Keep the approved bond with your estate administration documents
- • Notify beneficiaries that the bond has been filed
- • Begin estate administration according to Irish intestacy laws
- • Regularly update beneficiaries on estate progress
- • Maintain records of all estate transactions
- • Prepare for potential creditor claims against the estate
Related Forms
- ›Oath of Administrators with Will Annexed including Bond (De Bonis Non for Single Applicant)
- ›Oath of Administrators with Will Annexed including Bond for Single Applicant
- ›Probate Office Order Form
- ›Oath of Administrators with Will Annexed including Bond (De Bonis Non for More Than One Applicant)
- ›Power of Attorney for Administration Intestate
Source and verification log
- • Form issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- • Applies to intestate estates (deaths without will) before June 1, 1959
- • Requires a surety bond to guarantee proper estate administration
- • Submitted to Probate Office after court appointment of administrator
- • Not confirmed in official source: Current submission methods
- • Not confirmed in official source: Exact fee structure
- • Not confirmed in official source: Witness requirements
- • Not confirmed in official source: Processing timeframes
Common confusion points
7 things to watch for
- 1
Confusing this with probate forms for wills
- 2
Uncertainty about how to calculate the bond amount
- 3
Not understanding the role and requirements of sureties
- 4
Misunderstanding the difference between administrator and executor roles
- 5
Confusion about which Probate Office has jurisdiction
- 6
Uncertainty about fees associated with filing the bond
- 7
Not knowing if witnesses need special qualifications
Related Guides & Resources
Irish Form Affidavit of Attesting Witness (for minors aged 13 and under) - Affidavit of Attesting Witness (for minors aged 13 and under)
Irish COURTS form Affidavit of Attesting Witness (for minors aged 13 and under): Form for Affidavit of Attesting Witness (for minors aged 13 and under).
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Irish COURTS form Oath of Administrators with Will Annexed including Bond (De Bonis Non for Single Applicant): This is an oath sworn by a single administrator appointed to continue administering an estate when a previous executor or administrator has died or ceased to act (de bonis non), including a bond to guarantee proper administration..
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View →Irish Form Probate Office Order Form - Probate Office Order Form
Irish COURTS form Probate Office Order Form: This is a form used to request certified copies of probate documents from the Probate Office.
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