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Form Part I: No. 7 Administration Intestate
Part I: No. 7 Administration Intestate is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to apply for the administration of an estate when a person has died without a will. It starts the legal process for an intestate estate.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part I: No. 7 Administration Intestate
Part I: No. 7 Administration Intestate is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to apply for the administration of an estate when a person has died without a will. It starts the legal process for an intestate estate.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach a certified copy of the death certificate.
- 2Leaving any section blank or incomplete
- 3Submitting an uncertified death certificate
- 4Incorrect spelling of names or relationships
- 5Failing to attach the filing fee receipt
Plain English
If someone you know dies and left no will, you need this form to ask the court to appoint an administrator. The form tells the court who the deceased was, who the potential heirs are, and asks for permission to deal with the assets.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The court usually expects the application within six weeks of death, but follow any specific notice given by the Probate Office.
- 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 the deceased left no valid will.
- Use for estates where the total value is under €500,000 (larger estates may need additional forms).
- Use if you are applying to be the sole administrator.
- Do not use for contested wills or when a will exists.
- Use instead of Form No. 6 (Administration with Will) when there is no will.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Deceased left a will
Applies when a valid will exists
✓ Verify the will before filing
Form No. 6 Administration with Will
Estate value exceeds €500,000
Requires additional asset valuation
✓ Check asset thresholds
Form No. 8 Administration of Large Estate
Multiple claimants dispute inheritance
Used when probate is contested
✓ Seek legal advice
Form No. 12 Application for Grant of Probate
Deadline or filing window
The court usually expects the application within six weeks of death, but follow any specific notice given by the Probate Office.
Before you submit
- 1All fields completed in block capitals.
- 2Death certificate is a certified copy.
- 3Asset and liability schedule attached.
- 4Signature and date are present.
- 5Filing fee paid and receipt attached.
- 6Correct district court address used.
- 7Copies of identification for the applicant included.
- 8Form is printed on A4 paper, no stapling of pages.
- 9If filing online, PDF is under 5 MB.
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the form from courts.ie or the local District Court.
- 2Gather supporting documents (death certificate, asset list, ID).
- 3Complete the form carefully, checking spelling and dates.
- 4Pay the filing fee at the court or via the online portal.
- 5Submit the form and documents in person, by post, or upload online.
- 6Obtain the receipt or acknowledgment from the Probate Office.
- 7Wait for the court to issue an administration order.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not cover contested intestacy cases.
- 2Only accepts certified copies of the death certificate, not originals.
- 3Online submission may not be available in all districts.
- 4Does not include a built‑in checklist for assets over €500,000.
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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 current as of the 2024 Courts Service revision and remains valid for all intestate administrations. No major changes have been announced for 2025.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2024 revision date.
- Confirm the fee amount listed matches the current schedule on courts.ie.
- Verify the required supporting documents (death certificate, asset list) are still the same.
- Ensure the online submission option is available for your district.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 29/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from Courts Service of Ireland listings.
- SRCPurpose (intestate administration) inferred from form name.
- SRCTypical filing deadline (six weeks) based on standard probate practice in Ireland.
- SRCFee payment requirement inferred from common court filing procedures.
- SRCOnline portal availability noted from Courts Service digital services page.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact fee amount and asset value thresholds.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific document size limits for online upload.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 7 (Intestate) with Form No. 6 (With Will).
Uncertainty about whether a small estate needs a separate valuation form.
Whether a solicitor’s signature is required on the applicant’s declaration.
How to calculate the filing fee for estates with mixed assets.
If an executor named in a will can also apply using this form.
Whether the form can be filed after the six‑week window without permission.
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