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Form Part I: No. 8 Administration with the Will Annexed
Part I: No. 8 – Administration with the Will Annexed is a court form used to apply for a grant of administration when the deceased left a valid will. It is filed by the executor named in the will to obtain legal authority to manage the estate.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part I: No. 8 Administration with the Will Annexed
Part I: No. 8 – Administration with the Will Annexed is a court form used to apply for a grant of administration when the deceased left a valid will. It is filed by the executor named in the will to obtain legal authority to manage the estate.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the original will or a certified copy.
- 2Submitting an unsigned or incomplete form
- 3Failing to attach a certified copy of the will
- 4Incorrect estate valuation leading to under‑ or over‑payment of fees
- 5Missing the filing deadline and incurring penalties
Plain English
If you have been named as executor in a will, you need this form to tell the High Court you want to start handling the deceased’s assets. The court will issue a grant of administration that lets you act on behalf of the estate.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the application as soon as possible after death, ideally within six weeks, to avoid interest on estate taxes and to prevent creditors from taking legal action.
- 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 a valid will and you are the named executor.
- Use for estates where the total value exceeds €5,000 (the threshold for a formal grant).
- Use when you need the court’s authority to sell real property.
- Do not use for intestate estates – a different probate form is required.
- Do not use if you are applying for a small estate grant (Form No. 5).
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
No will (intestate)
Different legal basis; no executor named
✓ Verify that no valid will exists
Part I: No. 6 – Administration without Will
Small estate under €5,000
Simpler, lower fee
✓ Check estate value first
Executor wants to renounce
Must be filed before grant
✓ Ensure another executor is appointed
Form No. 9 – Renunciation of Executor
Deadline or filing window
File the application as soon as possible after death, ideally within six weeks, to avoid interest on estate taxes and to prevent creditors from taking legal action.
Before you submit
- 1Original will or certified copy attached
- 2Certified copy of death certificate
- 3Complete list of assets and liabilities
- 4Executor’s signature and date
- 5Correct filing fee attached or paid online
- 6Correct court district selected
- 7All required annexes (e.g., schedule of assets) included
- 8Contact details of executor clearly written
- 9Copy of the form retained for your records
How to file this form
- 1Collect the will, death certificate, and estate inventory.
- 2Complete Part I: No. 8 on paper or via the e‑filing portal.
- 3Attach the required documents and pay the filing fee.
- 4Submit the package to the Probate Office of the appropriate district court.
- 5Obtain a receipt or confirmation email from the court.
- 6Wait for the court to issue the grant of administration.
- 7Keep the grant safe; you will need it for further estate actions.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not cover intestate estates.
- 2Only accepts certified copies of the will; photocopies are rejected.
- 3Electronic filing is limited to certain districts.
- 4Fees are fixed; any additional court costs must be paid separately.
- 5The form does not include a section for foreign assets.
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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 2023 version and remains in force; no major revisions have been announced for 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2023 revision date.
- Confirm the fee amount listed matches the latest court fee schedule.
- Verify the required attachments (original will, certified death certificate).
- Ensure the e‑filing version includes the same fields as the paper version.
- Review any new guidance notes published on the Courts Service website.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 29/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service websitenot confirmed in official source
- SRCTypical executor responsibilities inferred from Irish probate practicenot confirmed in official source
- SRCFee schedule referencenot confirmed in official source
- SRCDeadlines (six weeks) based on common practicenot confirmed in official source
- SRCE‑filing availability inferred from Courts Service e‑filing portalnot confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up Part I: No. 8 (with will) and Part I: No. 6 (without will).
Assuming a small estate grant can be used for larger estates.
Leaving out the certified death certificate, causing rejection.
Submitting the form to the wrong district court office.
Not paying the correct filing fee, leading to delays.
Failing to list all liabilities, which can affect tax calculations.
Believing an electronic copy of the will is sufficient.
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