Probate Readiness Check

Who this is for

You have lost someone close. You know there is paperwork ahead of you. You are not sure whether you actually need probate, whether you can do it yourself, what it will cost, or how much inheritance tax the family will owe. Before you commit to anything, you want a clear picture from someone who knows Irish probate and will tell you the truth.

That is what the Readiness Check is for. One questionnaire, ten minutes of your time, four files delivered by email. It tells you exactly where you stand.

What you get for €79

Every file is personalised to your estate using the answers you give in the questionnaire. Everything is a PDF you can open on any phone, tablet, or computer. Nothing to install, no logins, no accounts.

1. Your 14-Day Action Plan (PDF, 1 page)

The first attachment. A numbered list of exactly what to do this week. Designed to print and stick on the fridge. Start here before you read anything else.

2. Your Readiness Report (PDF, 8 to 12 pages)

The main report, written in plain English for someone who has never dealt with probate before. Four clear sections:

• Do you need probate? Yes or no, with the reason.
• Can you do this yourself, or do you need a solicitor? A clear recommendation based on the complexity of your estate, with the specific complexity triggers flagged if any apply.
• Your likely inheritance tax position. A calculated estimate of how much CAT the family will owe, using the current Group A €400,000, Group B €40,000, and Group C €20,000 thresholds.
• How long it will take. A realistic timeline from today to the Grant of Probate, specific to the District Probate Registry that will handle your case.

3. Your Costs Estimator (PDF, 2 pages)

A line-by-line estimate of what the total probate costs will be for your specific estate: court fees, certified death certificate copies, property valuation, probate documents, any specialist valuations flagged. Compares the personal application route against the solicitor route for your estate value.

4. Your Registry Briefing (PDF, 1 page)

A one-pager on the specific District Probate Registry or Principal Probate Office that will handle your case. Address, phone number, current processing times, the appointment process for personal applicants, and what to expect on the day.

Follow-up emails

Three helpful emails over two weeks, not a sales campaign.

• Day 1. Your report is attached, here is how to read it.
• Day 4. Three questions people often have after reading the report, with plain-English answers.
• Day 11. If it is time to move to the Preparation Pack, here is what is different, along with your €50 discount link.

The €50 upgrade credit

If you decide to upgrade to the Preparation Pack (€229) or the Complete Bundle (€449) within 60 days, we take €50 off. That means the Readiness Check effectively costs you €29 against whichever pack you choose. You lose nothing by starting here.

What this is not

The Readiness Check is not legal advice. It is preparation support. The report tells you whether a solicitor is the right call for your specific estate, and when it is, it tells you so plainly rather than upselling you. For straightforward personal applications, the report gives you the confidence to proceed. For complex estates, it gives you the information to brief a solicitor efficiently.

How it works

1. Click Start my Readiness Check
2. Answer the questionnaire (10 minutes, 15 questions, plain English)
3. Pay €79 securely through Stripe
4. Your four PDFs arrive by email within 10 minutes
5. Print the 14-Day Action Plan and start this week

No accounts to create, no login to remember, no app to install. Everything arrives in your inbox.