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Form Part I: No. 10 Double Probate
Part I: No. 10 Double Probate is a Courts Service of Ireland form used when a second grant of probate is required for the same estate. It is filed when the original probate has been issued but additional probate is needed, for example to cover assets discovered later.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part I: No. 10 Double Probate
Part I: No. 10 Double Probate is a Courts Service of Ireland form used when a second grant of probate is required for the same estate. It is filed when the original probate has been issued but additional probate is needed, for example to cover assets discovered later.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach a copy of the original grant of probate.
- 2Missing the original grant of probate reference
- 3Failing to attach supporting documents
- 4Incorrect executor details
- 5Submitting after assets have been distributed
Plain English
If you already have a grant of probate but later find more assets or need to correct the original grant, you use the Double Probate form. It tells the court you want another probate order for the same deceased person.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no statutory deadline, but filing should occur before any distribution of the newly identified assets to avoid legal complications.
- 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 new assets are discovered after the first probate has been granted.
- When the original grant contains a clerical error that cannot be corrected by a simple amendment.
- When a beneficiary was omitted from the original grant and needs to be added.
- When the court orders a second grant for any other reason.
- Do not use for a completely new estate; a fresh probate application is required.
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Use this form or another form?
New estate
For first-time probate applications
✓ Verify no existing grant exists
Form No. 6 – Application for Grant of Probate
Clerical error in original grant
Used for minor corrections
✓ Ensure error cannot be fixed by Double Probate
Form No. 7 – Amendment to Probate
Executor resignation
When an executor steps down
✓ Submit before any distribution
Form No. 8 – Renunciation of Probate
Deadline or filing window
There is no statutory deadline, but filing should occur before any distribution of the newly identified assets to avoid legal complications.
Before you submit
- 1Original grant of probate reference number entered correctly.
- 2All new assets listed with accurate values.
- 3Supporting documents attached (titles, bank statements, etc.).
- 4Executor's signature and date present.
- 5Contact details of the executor provided.
- 6Correct court district selected.
- 7Payment of any required filing fee included.
- 8Copy of the form retained for records.
- 9Receipt of filing obtained.
How to file this form
- 1Collect the original grant of probate and details of the additional assets.
- 2Download or obtain the Double Probate form from the Courts Service website.
- 3Complete the form, entering the original grant reference and new asset information.
- 4Attach copies of supporting documents and the original grant.
- 5Pay any applicable filing fee.
- 6Submit the form to the Probate Office (in person, by post, or online).
- 7Obtain and file the receipt or acknowledgment of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to the same deceased person’s estate.
- 2Cannot be used to add a new executor not named in the original grant.
- 3May not be accepted if assets have already been distributed without court approval.
- 4Form does not cover tax clearance; separate Revenue requirements still apply.
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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
- Confirm the form number matches Part I: No. 10 Double Probate.
- Check the date on the form header for the latest revision.
- Verify that the required supporting documents list includes a copy of the original grant.
- Ensure the signature fields match current court requirements.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 29/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from user input.
- SRCPurpose of Double Probate inferred from typical probate practice.
- SRCSubmission methods based on standard Courts Service procedures.
- SRCFees and exact deadlines not confirmed in official source.
- SRCExact supporting document list not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Double Probate with a simple amendment form.
Leaving out the original grant reference number.
Submitting the form to the wrong district court.
Failing to attach a copy of the original grant.
Assuming the form also settles tax liabilities.
Not checking if the form version is current.
Believing the form can add a new executor.
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