Dying Without a Will in Baltimore — Intestacy Rules Explained

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Every year, people in Baltimore and across Cork die without a valid will — leaving their families to deal with uncertainty, potential disputes, and the rigid rules of intestacy. Making a will with Hugh Phelan Solicitor takes one appointment.

The Intestacy Trap for Baltimore Residents

Your situationWhat happens without a will
Married with childrenSpouse: 2/3 | Children share: 1/3
Married, no childrenSpouse inherits everything
Cohabiting (unmarried)Partner gets NOTHING — must apply to court
Single with childrenChildren share equally
Single, no childrenParents; then siblings
Most at risk in Baltimore: Cohabiting couples. Ireland has over 200,000 cohabiting couples and intestacy law offers them no automatic protection. A partner of 10 or 20 years can be left with nothing.

The Solution Is Simple

A properly drafted will from Hugh Phelan Solicitor gives you complete control over who inherits your estate. For Baltimore clients, our Douglas office is approximately 90 mins by car.

Hugh Phelan Solicitor & Notary Public — Douglas, Cork

Wills · Probate · Enduring Power of Attorney · Notarisation · Apostille

📞 Call 021-489-7134 Book Appointment →