An oath is a sworn written document that confirms the applicant will faithfully administer and account for the estate.
Use the specific form listed under required documents for a grant of administration intestate.
Please just submit the original of the oath. No copies are required.
Requirements for Completing an Oath for an Administration Intestate Application
- Ensure names and addresses of all parties are consistent across all documents - any differences in names and addresses must be accounted for in the oath.
- Ensure the title specified in the oath is correct.
- Confirm that the deceased named in the oath is the same person referred to in the death certificate.
- Verify that the date and place of death listed in the oath match those on the death certificate.
- State the relationship of the applicant(s) to the deceased.
- If you are submitting your application within 2 years of the date of death: Ensure the total gross Irish estate is consistent with your Notice of Acknowledgement (Probate) Form.
- If you are submitting your application more than 2 years after the date of death: You must get a Statement of Current Market Value from a property valuer. Ensure you specify the current market value for the total gross Irish estate amount in the oath. You must also submit the Statement of Current Market Value with your application.
- Verify that the Jurat complies with SI No. 95 of 2009 and is completed before submitting it to a solicitor.
- Ensure the filing clause is complete.
- Ensure all documents exhibited in the oath are signed and dated by the deponent and the person before whom the oath was sworn. The actual exhibit must be signed - exhibit sheets are not accepted.
- The date of each exhibit must be cited in the oath.
