Advice from Google:
To get a copy of an Irish will, search the online Probate Register (for post-1992 grants) or contact The National Archives of Ireland (for older wills, pre-1992) using the Probate Order Form, providing the deceased's details and paying the required fee. Once probate is granted, the will becomes a public document, accessible to anyone, often through the Probate Office or District Registries.
For recent wills (after 1992)
- Search the Probate Register: Use the online search on the Courts.ie website to find the record number, grant date, and issuing Probate Office.
- Complete the Order Form: Download the Probate Office order form and fill in the details found in your search.
- Pay the Fee: Submit the form and pay the applicable fee (e.g., €15 for an official copy, €30 for a will and grant).
For older wills (before 1992)
- Contact The National Archives: Email query@nationalarchives.ie or use their order form for documents held by them.
- Check Genealogical Sites: Search FamilySearch.org or Ancestry for microfilmed or digitized records, especially for 1858-1920.
- Order from Archives: Send your request and details to the National Archives to get copies, often by email.
Other options
- Solicitor: Contact the deceased's solicitor if you know who handled the estate.
- Professional Searchers: Hire a professional genealogist or search firm.