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Form Part I: No. 9 Unadministered Probate
Part I: No. 9 Unadministered Probate is a Courts Service of Ireland form used when a deceased person's estate has no executor or administrator appointed. It is filed to obtain a grant of probate when the estate is small or unclaimed.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part I: No. 9 Unadministered Probate
Part I: No. 9 Unadministered Probate is a Courts Service of Ireland form used when a deceased person's estate has no executor or administrator appointed. It is filed to obtain a grant of probate when the estate is small or unclaimed.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the certified death certificate.
- 2Missing death certificate attachment
- 3Incorrect valuation of assets
- 4Signing in the wrong place
- 5Sending to the wrong court office
Plain English
If a loved one dies and nobody has been named to run their affairs, you can use this form to ask the court for permission to deal with the estate. It is a simple way to handle modest estates that have not been administered.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no strict statutory deadline, but delays can increase costs and risk of creditors making claims, so file promptly after the death.
- 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
- Estate value is below €50,000 and no executor is named
- No prior probate or administration application has been filed
- All heirs are known and agree on distribution
- You are acting as a voluntary administrator for a small estate
- The deceased left no will (intestate) and the estate is unclaimed
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Estate over €50,000
Higher value requires full probate process
✓ Verify estate value first
Executor named in will
Executor can apply directly
✓ Confirm executor’s consent
Form No. 5 (Executor's Application)
Immediate family dispute
Court will need to resolve claims
✓ Seek legal advice before filing
Deadline or filing window
There is no strict statutory deadline, but delays can increase costs and risk of creditors making claims, so file promptly after the death.
Before you submit
- 1Death certificate (original or certified copy)
- 2Complete list of assets and liabilities
- 3Accurate valuation of the estate
- 4Declaration that no other probate application exists
- 5All required signatures
- 6Correct court address or e‑filing portal details
- 7Paid any applicable filing fee
- 8Copy of the form retained for personal records
How to file this form
- 1Prepare supporting documents
- 2Fill out Part I: No. 9 clearly in black ink
- 3Sign and date the declaration
- 4Attach the death certificate and asset list
- 5Submit in person or post to the local Probate Office, or upload via e‑filing
- 6Obtain receipt or acknowledgment from the court
- 7Monitor for the court’s grant of probate
Known limitations
- 1Not suitable for estates exceeding the small‑estate threshold
- 2Cannot be used if an executor has already been appointed
- 3Limited to unadministered estates with no pending claims
- 4Electronic submission may not be available in all districts
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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 2024 version and remains in use; no major revisions have been announced this year.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header reads 2024 edition
- Confirm the required supporting documents list matches the latest guidance
- Verify the signature block reflects the current court clerk’s name
- Ensure any fee schedule referenced is up‑to‑date
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 29/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number derived from Courts Service catalogue
- SRCPurpose inferred from 'Unadministered Probate' wording
- SRCTypical supporting documents listed in standard probate guidance (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCFee and small‑estate threshold assumptions based on common practice (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCE‑filing availability guessed from Courts Service digital services (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCDeadlines and timing inferred from general probate practice (not confirmed in official source)
Common confusion points
Mixing up Part I: No. 9 with the standard probate application (Form No. 8)
Assuming a will eliminates the need for this form
Unclear whether a small estate fee applies
Whether to send original or certified copies of documents
How to calculate the estate’s value for the form
If electronic filing is accepted in a specific county
Who can sign the declaration if you are not a relative
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