Protecting Your Wishes. Supporting Your Loved Ones.

 

Planning for the future can bring great peace of mind — not only for you, but for those you care about most. At J.V. Geary Solicitors, we guide individuals and families through every aspect of will-making, estate planning, and probate with clarity, compassion, and complete discretion.

Whether you’re making a will for the first time, dealing with the loss of a loved one, or administering a complex estate, we are here to ensure the process is handled efficiently and with care.

 

Why Making a Will Matters

Making a valid will is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure that your property and possessions are passed on according to your wishes. Without a will, your estate will be divided under the rules of intestacy — which may not reflect your intentions and can create unnecessary stress or disputes for your family.

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When you make a will with us, we will:

• Take time to understand your personal and family circumstances

• Offer practical guidance tailored to your needs and assets

• Ensure your will is legally valid and tax-efficient

• Advise on succession rights, obligations, and options

• Store your will safely, with easy future access when needed

 

We regularly assist clients with both straightforward and complex wills, including those involving blended families, overseas assets, trusts, business interests, or vulnerable dependants.

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Probate & Administration of Estates

If you have lost a loved one, managing their legal affairs may feel overwhelming — particularly during an emotional time. We offer a supportive, step-by-step probate service to ease the burden and help executors, administrators, and family members carry out their responsibilities with confidence.

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Our services include:

• Advising executors or administrators on their legal duties

• Extracting Grants of Probate (where there is a will) or Grants of Administration (where there is none)

• Valuing and identifying estate assets

• Paying debts, liabilities, and taxes (including inheritance tax)

• Distributing the estate to beneficiaries

• Resolving disputes or legal issues affecting the estate

• Advising on complex, high-value, or cross-border estates

 

Whether you are acting as executor, a beneficiary, or simply need advice on your entitlements, our probate team will provide clear guidance and efficient support throughout.

 

Succession Planning & Tax Advice

Effective estate planning helps to minimise tax exposure and protect wealth for future generations. We advise clients at all life stages on:

• Inheritance Tax (Capital Acquisitions Tax) thresholds and reliefs

• Lifetime gifts and transfers

• Business and farm succession strategies

• Equalising inheritances between children

• Appointing trustees or guardians

• Protecting vulnerable family members

 

We collaborate with accountants and financial advisors as needed to create holistic estate plans that meet both personal and financial goals.

 

Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA)

Planning Ahead for Peace of Mind

An Enduring Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone you trust to manage your affairs if you become unable to do so in the future due to illness, injury, or loss of mental capacity.

We advise clients on:

• Drafting and registering EPAs in line with legal requirements

• Choosing suitable attorneys and setting clear instructions

• Updating or revoking an existing EPA

• Activation and use of EPAs if a loved one becomes incapacitated

 

Creating an EPA ensures that decisions about your property, finances, and care will be made by someone you trust — not by default or through court intervention.

 

Wardship Applications

If a person becomes unable to manage their own affairs and no EPA is in place, we can advise families on making an application to have them made a Ward of Court. We guide clients through this sensitive process and continue to assist with the management of the ward’s legal and financial matters as needed.

 

Why Choose J.V. Geary Solicitors?

• Extensive experience in private client work and estate administration

• Practical and sensitive guidance for families during difficult times

• Deep knowledge of Irish succession, probate, and tax law

• Efficient handling of all legal paperwork and court processes

• Trusted advisors for individuals, executors, trustees, and beneficiaries

 

Contact Us for Expert, Confidential Advice

To make a will, plan your estate, or receive guidance after the loss of a loved one, please contact J.V. Geary Solicitors today. We’ll take the time to understand your situation, answer your questions clearly, and provide professional, supportive service every step of the way.