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Form No. 8 Affidavit of Executor or Administrator as to Claims of Creditors
This form is an affidavit used by executors or administrators of an Irish estate to address claims from creditors. It's used when finalizing estate administration and settling outstanding debts before distributing assets to beneficiaries.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 8 Affidavit of Executor or Administrator as to Claims of Creditors
This form is an affidavit used by executors or administrators of an Irish estate to address claims from creditors. It's used when finalizing estate administration and settling outstanding debts before distributing assets to beneficiaries.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is failing to properly notify all potential creditors, which can lead to personal liability for the executor.
- 2Failing to identify all potential creditors
- 3Missing the deadline for creditor notification
- 4Incorrectly categorizing claims as disputed or undisputed
- 5Submitting incomplete information about estate assets
Plain English
This is a sworn statement that someone handling a deceased person's affairs makes about money owed to creditors. It helps ensure all debts are properly paid before the remaining estate is distributed.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be submitted before distributing any assets to beneficiaries, typically within 12 months of the grant of probate or letters of administration.
- 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
- When you're the executor or administrator of an estate with outstanding creditor claims
- Before distributing assets to beneficiaries after settling debts
- When you need to formally acknowledge or dispute creditor claims
- When the Probate Office requires documentation of creditor notifications
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Estate with no debts
Simplifies process when no creditors exist
✓ Check estate liabilities first
Form 1 Affidavit for Grant of Probate
Estate with disputed claims
Formal notice process for disputed amounts
✓ Consult solicitor if claims are disputed
Small estate under €25,000
Simplified process for smaller estates
✓ Verify estate value before proceeding
Deadline or filing window
The form must be submitted before distributing any assets to beneficiaries, typically within 12 months of the grant of probate or letters of administration.
Before you submit
- 1All creditor claims have been identified and documented
- 2Form has been properly witnessed by authorized person
- 3Supporting documentation for disputed claims is included
- 4Copy retained for personal records
- 5All required signatures are present
How to file this form
- 1Gather all information about known creditors and their claims
- 2Complete the form with accurate details about each claim
- 3Have the form witnessed by a notary public or authorized person
- 4Submit to the relevant Probate Office
- 5Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
Known limitations
- 1This form does not replace formal legal advice for complex estates
- 2It cannot be used to create new claims against the estate
- 3The form must be completed in accordance with Irish probate law
- 4Digital submission options may be limited depending on the Probate Office
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify current version on Courts Service website
- Check for updates to creditor notification requirements
- Confirm if electronic submission is now accepted
- Ensure witness requirements haven't changed
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCUsed in probate and estate administration process
- SRCRequires affidavit (sworn statement) format
- SRCSpecific to Irish probate law
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current submission methods
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Exact processing times
Common confusion points
Difference between executor and administrator roles
Which creditors must be notified versus those who can be ignored
How to properly document disputed claims
Timeline for asset distribution after filing
Requirements for witnessing the affidavit
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