Wills & Probate

Wills & Probate

We have extensive experience in advising and acting for Clients in the preparation of their wills and in the administration of Estates. A Will is one of the most important legal documents that a Client will ever make, and so it is most important that professional advice is received.


When contentious issues arise in the administration of an Estate we can provide assistance in dealing with these conflicts and endeavour to resolve them without recourse to litigation, where possible.

Do you require legal services when drawing up your own or a loved ones will? Then get in contact with Dawson O'Toole today.

We advise on the following:

☑ Preparing Wills, include advising in relation to Succession Act rights, tax implications, gifts, the appointment of Executors, Trustees and Guardians, if applicable

☑ Advices under the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Co-habitants Act 2010

☑ Application for Grants of Probate / Administration

☑ Contentious matters including applications by disappointed children and other challenges to Wills where litigation may have been threatened

☑ Ordinary Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Attorney and registration of same

☑ Application for Wardship and advices to the Committee of a Ward and dealing with all of the formalities required by the Wards of Court Office

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