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Form Part I: No. 30 Citation to call in Administration with Will Annexed and to have Another Testamentary Paper Incorporated and Included in the Letters of Administration
Form Part I No. 30 is a citation used in the Courts Service of Ireland to call in an administration when a will is annexed and to have another testamentary paper incorporated into the Letters of Administration. It is filed when the estate of a deceased person needs formal administration with a will attached and an additional document added.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part I: No. 30 Citation to call in Administration with Will Annexed and to have Another Testamentary Paper Incorporated and Included in the Letters of Administration
Form Part I No. 30 is a citation used in the Courts Service of Ireland to call in an administration when a will is annexed and to have another testamentary paper incorporated into the Letters of Administration. It is filed when the estate of a deceased person needs formal administration with a will attached and an additional document added.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the extra testamentary paper you want incorporated.
- 2Attaching the wrong version of the will
- 3Leaving out the additional testamentary paper
- 4Incorrect spelling of the deceased’s name
- 5Missing signature or date
Plain English
If you are handling a loved one's estate and there is a will plus another legal paper you want to include, you use this form to ask the court to start the administration process. It tells the court to accept the will and the extra document together.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed statutory deadline, but filing promptly (usually within 4‑6 weeks of death) avoids unnecessary delays in accessing the estate.
- 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 a will is present and you need to annex it to the administration.
- When you have another testamentary document (e.g., codicil, trust deed) that must be included.
- When you are applying for Letters of Administration, not Probate.
- When the estate has no executor named or the executor is unable or unwilling to act.
- When you need the court’s formal citation to start the administration process.
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Use this form or another form?
No will attached
Used when no will exists
✓ Verify that there is truly no valid will.
Part I No. 28 Citation for Administration without Will
Executor named in will
Probate is required when an executor is named
✓ Ensure executor consents.
Part I No. 24 Application for Probate
Multiple codicils
Handles several additional documents
✓ List each codicil clearly.
Part I No. 31 Citation to Incorporate Multiple Testamentary Papers
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed statutory deadline, but filing promptly (usually within 4‑6 weeks of death) avoids unnecessary delays in accessing the estate.
Before you submit
- 1Death certificate copy attached.
- 2Original will (or certified copy) attached.
- 3Additional testamentary paper attached.
- 4Applicant’s full name and address entered correctly.
- 5Relationship to deceased clearly stated.
- 6Date of death entered accurately.
- 7All required signatures present.
- 8Filing fee prepared (cash, cheque, or electronic payment).
- 9Correct court registry selected.
- 10Form dated the day of submission.
How to file this form
- 1Collect required documents (death certificate, will, extra paper).
- 2Download or obtain the latest Part I No. 30 form.
- 3Complete all fields in block capitals, legibly.
- 4Attach the will and the additional document securely.
- 5Pay the filing fee and obtain a receipt.
- 6Submit the form and attachments to the appropriate court registry.
- 7Keep a copy of the filed form and receipt for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies when a will is annexed; not for intestate estates without a will.
- 2Does not cover cases where the extra document is a separate probate application.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all districts.
- 4The form does not include a built‑in checklist; applicants must create their own.
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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 still current as of 2026. No recent amendments have been published, but always verify the latest version on the Courts Service website before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows Part I No. 30.
- Confirm the court’s filing fee amount on the latest fee schedule.
- Verify that the signature line includes space for both applicant and solicitor (if used).
- Ensure the annexed will field allows for attachment of a scanned copy if filing electronically.
- Review any marginal notes for updated instructions from the Courts Service.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 29/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency identified as Courts Service of Ireland.
- SRCGeneral purpose inferred from form name.
- SRCSubmission methods inferred from typical Courts Service practice.
- SRCDeadline guidance based on common probate timelines in Ireland.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact filing fee amount.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: availability of e‑filing for this specific form.
Common confusion points
Mixing up ‘Citation to call in Administration’ with a ‘Probate’ application.
Assuming the extra document can be added later without a new citation.
Using the wrong form number (e.g., No. 28 instead of No. 30).
Forgetting to sign the form in the presence of a solicitor when required.
Submitting to the wrong court district based on the deceased’s last residence.
Not attaching a certified copy of the will when the original cannot be submitted.
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