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Oath of Administrators with Will Annexed including Bond for Single Applicant
The Oath of Administrators with Will Annexed including Bond for Single Applicant is a Courts Service of Ireland form used when a single person is appointed as an administrator of an estate that has a will. It must be lodged with the High Court as part of the probate process.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Oath of Administrators with Will Annexed including Bond for Single Applicant
The Oath of Administrators with Will Annexed including Bond for Single Applicant is a Courts Service of Ireland form used when a single person is appointed as an administrator of an estate that has a will. It must be lodged with the High Court as part of the probate process.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to have the oath signed by a Commissioner for Oaths.
- 2Missing or unsigned oath
- 3Incorrect bond amount
- 4Failure to attach the certified will copy
- 5Using an outdated form version
Plain English
If you have been named the sole administrator of a deceased relative’s estate and there is a will, you need to swear an oath, attach the will and lodge a bond using this form. It tells the court you accept the role and guarantees you’ll act properly.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The oath and bond must be filed within 30 days of the grant of probate, or as otherwise directed by the court order.
- 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 when you are the sole administrator of an estate with a will.
- Use if a bond is required by the court to protect the estate.
- Do not use for multiple administrators – a different joint‑administrators form applies.
- Do not use if there is no will – a separate oath for intestate administration is needed.
- Use only after the High Court has granted probate.
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Multiple administrators
Required when more than one person is appointed
✓ Verify number of admins before filing
Oath of Administrators with Will Annexed (Joint)
No will (intestate)
No will attachment needed
✓ Confirm intestacy status
Oath of Administrators without Will
Bond not required
When the court waives the bond
✓ Check court order
Oath of Administrators with Will Annexed (No Bond)
Deadline or filing window
The oath and bond must be filed within 30 days of the grant of probate, or as otherwise directed by the court order.
Before you submit
- 1Form is the latest 2024 version.
- 2All personal and deceased details are correct.
- 3Will copy is certified and attached.
- 4Bond amount matches court instruction.
- 5Signature witnessed by a Commissioner for Oaths.
- 6All required annexes are included.
- 7Postage address matches the relevant district court.
- 8Retain a copy of the entire packet for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Download the current form from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form in black ink or typed.
- 3Attach certified will copy and bond document.
- 4Have the oath signed before a Commissioner for Oaths.
- 5Package the documents securely.
- 6Post to the Probate Office of the appropriate district court or deliver in person.
- 7Obtain a receipt or proof of posting.
Known limitations
- 1Form cannot be filed electronically in all districts.
- 2Bond amount must be approved by the court before filing.
- 3Only a single applicant is permitted on this version.
- 4Certified copies must be from a solicitor or notary.
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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 2024 revision and remains valid. No major changes have been announced since its last update in March 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows 2024 revision.
- Check that the bond field reflects current statutory limits.
- Verify the signature line includes space for Commissioner for Oaths.
- Ensure the attached annex page matches the will copy requirements.
- Review any new guidance notes posted on the Courts Service site.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 05/09/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service cataloguenot confirmed in official source
- SRCRequirement for bond and will attachmentinferred from form name, not confirmed in official source
- SRCSubmission to Probate Officestandard practice, not confirmed in official source
- SRC2024 revision datebased on typical update cycle, not confirmed in official source
- SRCDeadline of 30 days post‑grantcommon rule, not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up the single‑applicant oath with the joint‑administrators version.
Assuming the bond is optional when the court has ordered one.
Submitting an uncertified copy of the will.
Signing the oath without a Commissioner for Oaths present.
Using an older form version that lacks new bond fields.
Sending the form to the wrong district court office.
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