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Oath of Administrators with Will Annexed including Bond for More Than One Applicant
The Oath of Administrators with Will Annexed including Bond for More Than One Applicant is a Courts Service of Ireland form used when two or more people are appointed as administrators of a deceased estate that includes a will and requires a bond. It is filed at the start of the administration process.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Oath of Administrators with Will Annexed including Bond for More Than One Applicant
The Oath of Administrators with Will Annexed including Bond for More Than One Applicant is a Courts Service of Ireland form used when two or more people are appointed as administrators of a deceased estate that includes a will and requires a bond. It is filed at the start of the administration process.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting a co‑administrator’s signature.
- 2Missing signatures from all administrators
- 3Incorrect bond amount entered
- 4Submitting to the wrong district court
- 5Failing to attach the will annexed
Plain English
If you and another person have been named to run a loved one's estate and the court wants a guarantee (bond) that the estate will be handled properly, you’ll need to sign this oath together. It confirms you accept the responsibilities and agree to the bond terms.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The oath must be filed before the court issues the first order of administration or before any distribution of assets, typically within 14 days of appointment.
- 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
- Joint administrators need a bond and a will annexed.
- Single administrator with a bond uses a different form (Oath of Administrator with Will Annexed).
- No bond required – use the standard Oath of Administrators form.
- Estate without a will – use the Oath of Administrators without Will Annexed.
- If the bond is provided by a third‑party guarantor, a separate guarantee form is required.
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Deadline or filing window
The oath must be filed before the court issues the first order of administration or before any distribution of assets, typically within 14 days of appointment.
Before you submit
- 1All administrators’ full names and addresses entered.
- 2Bond amount matches the court order.
- 3Both signatures witnessed by an authorized official.
- 4Will annexed is attached and clearly labelled.
- 5Bond documentation (e.g., insurance policy) is included.
- 6Form version is the latest (2023).
- 7Correct district court address used.
- 8Copy of the appointment order enclosed.
- 9Return envelope with prepaid postage (if posting).
- 10Electronic upload confirmed with receipt email (if online).
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest form from courts.ie.
- 2Complete administrator details and bond information.
- 3Arrange for a Commissioner for Oaths or solicitor to witness signatures.
- 4Attach the will annexed and bond documents.
- 5Deliver the package to the appropriate District Court registry or upload via the Courts Service portal.
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or confirmation email.
- 7Keep a copy for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Form only accepts up to three administrators; additional applicants need a separate annex.
- 2Electronic submission not available for all districts.
- 3Bond amount field limited to numeric entry without commas.
- 4No guidance on foreign currency bonds – must be in euros.
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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->The form is currently the 2023 revision; no further changes have been announced as of 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the 2023 revision date.
- Confirm the bond amount field reflects current court guidelines.
- Verify the signature block includes space for all administrators.
- Ensure the attached schedule for the bond matches the latest template.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 05/09/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogueconfirmed.
- SRCPurpose (joint administrators, bond, will annexed) inferred from titlenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCSubmission methods (post, in‑person, portal) based on general Courts Service practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRC2023 revision datenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCDeadline of 14 daystypical practice, not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up “Will Annexed” vs “Will Not Annexed” forms.
Assuming a single signature suffices for multiple administrators.
Leaving the bond amount blank or entering pounds instead of euros.
Submitting to the wrong court registry.
Not attaching the original will annexed document.
Using an older form version that lacks the joint‑signature block.
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