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Form Bond (Administration with Will Annexed) – Deaths between 01/06/1959 and 31/12/1966
This form is a Bond for Administration with an Annexed Will. It relates specifically to deaths that occurred between June 1st, 1959, and December 31st, 1966. This document establishes the legal financial guarantee when administering someone's estate.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form Bond (Administration with Will Annexed) – Deaths between 01/06/1959 and 31/12/1966
This form is a Bond for Administration with an Annexed Will. It relates specifically to deaths that occurred between June 1st, 1959, and December 31st, 1966. This document establishes the legal financial guarantee when administering someone's estate.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure the death date falls exactly within the 1959-1966 window mentioned on the title.
- 2Failing to attach a copy of the Will (if one exists).
- 3Using the wrong date range for the deceased's death.
- 4Not signing or dating the declaration section properly.
- 5Incorrectly identifying the role (e.g., naming yourself as 'Executor' when you are the 'Administrator').
Plain English
You use this form when you are legally managing the affairs of a deceased person who died during that specific time frame. It acts as a formal promise (a bond) to the Courts Service that you will properly handle their assets, especially if there is a Will in place. This ensures the estate's finances are secure.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no specific filing deadline listed here, but submission should happen as soon as you are appointed Administrator/Executor after the qualifying death occurred.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when administering an estate where a will exists.
- The deceased must have passed away between 01/06/1959 and 31/12/1966.
- This is used to provide the necessary financial bond to the Courts Service of Ireland.
- It confirms you are administering the estate under a Will (Administration with Will Annexed).
- Do not use this if there is no will, or if the death occurred outside these specific dates.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
No Will Exists
Use this form if the deceased died without a valid will.
✓ Check the date of death first.
Bond for Administration (Standard)
Death Date Before 01/06/1959
A different version applies to earlier deaths.
✓ Ensure your dates match the required range.
Death Date After 31/12/1966
The current form is specific to the listed period.
✓ Verify the death date against this form's scope.
Administration Without Will (No Will)
Use this if you are administering under intestacy rules.
✓ Check the annex requirement.
Deadline or filing window
There is no specific filing deadline listed here, but submission should happen as soon as you are appointed Administrator/Executor after the qualifying death occurred.
Before you submit
- 1Fill in every field completely; leave no boxes blank.
- 2Use clear black ink or legible digital text.
- 3Sign and date the form where indicated by the Courts Service of Ireland.
- 4Ensure the Annexed Will is properly attached (either physically or digitally).
- 5Verify that your personal details match those listed on the death certificate.
- 6Double-check the deceased's full name spelling against their official records.
- 7Confirm the Bond amount reflects what you are guaranteeing.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required sections of the form thoroughly.
- 2Attach the certified copy of the Will (the Annex).
- 3Sign and date the document according to instructions.
- 4Submit the completed package to the appropriate Courts Service office or via their online portal.
- 5Keep a digital and physical copy for your own records.
- 6Obtain a submission receipt number if filing electronically.
Known limitations
- 1This form is only valid for deaths within the specified 1959–1966 range; outside this, another form applies.
- 2The bond amount stated must meet the minimum requirement set by the Courts Service of Ireland for that era.
- 3It does not cover estates administered solely under intestacy (no will) unless explicitly noted in the Annex.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: There is no guarantee this specific version supersedes all other related forms.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This specific version covers deaths that occurred between June 1st, 1959, and December 31st, 1966. The form serves as the required financial guarantee for estate administration.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the exact dates on the deceased person's certificate match the 1959-1966 window.
- Verify that a valid Will document is attached or referenced correctly in the Annex section.
- Check if any specific amendments to this version regarding fee structures have been made by the Courts Service of Ireland.
- Ensure all personal details (names, addresses) are current and match official records.
- Confirm the Bond amount stated aligns with current statutory requirements for that period.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 05/09/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Type: Bond (Administration with Will Annexed)
- SRCSpecific Date Range Covered: 01/06/1959 to 31/12/1966
- SRCContextual Use: Establishing financial guarantee for estate administration.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific internal form code number.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Administration' (the process) with the 'Bond' (the guarantee document).
Assuming you can use a modern form for an old death date without checking the scope.
Not correctly linking or referencing the Will when it is annexed to this specific Bond form.
Using the wrong deceased person's details on the bond itself.
Thinking this form covers all aspects; it only guarantees the administration, not necessarily tax clearance.
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