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Form Part I: No. 15 Administration Intestate to an Attorney
This form is used to appoint an attorney to administer an estate when someone dies without a will (intestate) in Ireland. It's part of the legal process to formally recognize someone as responsible for managing the deceased person's assets and affairs.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part I: No. 15 Administration Intestate to an Attorney
This form is used to appoint an attorney to administer an estate when someone dies without a will (intestate) in Ireland. It's part of the legal process to formally recognize someone as responsible for managing the deceased person's assets and affairs.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is failing to provide complete and accurate information about the estate assets.
- 2Incorrectly completed form leading to rejection
- 3Missing required documentation causing delays
- 4Insufficient information about the estate value
- 5Failure to notify all potential beneficiaries
Plain English
When someone in Ireland dies without a will, someone needs to be appointed to handle their estate. This form helps you officially request that the Courts Service appoint a specific person as the administrator of that estate.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no strict deadline for submitting this form, but delays can cause complications with estate administration and may result in legal challenges.
- 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 someone dies without leaving a valid will in Ireland
- Use when you wish to be appointed as administrator of an intestate estate
- Use only if there are no existing court orders regarding the estate
- Use when the estate is within the jurisdiction of the Irish courts
- Do not use if a will exists (different forms apply for probate)
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Situation with a valid will
Different process required
✓ Check if a will exists before proceeding
Estate includes foreign assets
May need international legal processes
✓ Consult with a solicitor about cross-border estates
Minor beneficiaries involved
Additional protections required
✓ Consider appointment of a guardian for minors
Estate includes business assets
Different valuation and transfer processes
✓ Seek professional advice for business assets
Additional business administration forms
Complex tax implications
Tax obligations must be addressed
✓ Complete all Revenue forms alongside this application
Deadline or filing window
There is no strict deadline for submitting this form, but delays can cause complications with estate administration and may result in legal challenges.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all sections of the form
- 2Include death certificate of the deceased
- 3Provide accurate estate valuation
- 4List all potential beneficiaries
- 5Include identification documents for the proposed administrator
- 6Calculate and include the correct fee
- 7Check that all signatures are present and witnessed
- 8Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current version of Form Part I: No. 15 from the Courts Service website
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the deceased and estate
- 3Gather required supporting documentation including death certificate and estate details
- 4Calculate the correct fee based on current fee schedule
- 5Submit the completed form to the appropriate Probate Office
- 6Attend any required court hearings or appointments
- 7Wait for the grant of letters of administration to be issued
Known limitations
- 1This form only applies to intestate estates (no will)
- 2The Courts Service may reject incomplete or incorrectly completed forms
- 3Additional forms may be required for complex estates
- 4The process may take several months to complete
- 5The administrator must be over 18 and of sound mind
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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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- Check if the form number has changed
- Verify if any sections have been added or removed
- Confirm if the fee structure has been updated
- Check if supporting documentation requirements have changed
- Verify if online submission options are now available
- Confirm if any declarations or statements have been modified
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 29/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name and number confirmed from provided information
- SRCIssuing agency confirmed as Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCPurpose inferred from form name 'Administration Intestate to an Attorney'
- SRCSubmission methods inferred from standard Irish probate processes
- SRCRequirements based on standard Irish estate administration
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current version status
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific fee amounts
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Exact processing times
Common confusion points
Confusion between administrator and executor roles
Uncertainty about who can be appointed as administrator
Misunderstanding about the order of priority for administrators
Confusion about which Probate Office to apply to
Uncertainty about required documentation
Confusion about fees and payment methods
Misunderstanding about the timeline for the process
Confusion about the administrator's legal responsibilities
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