Question 1

What does the Civil Law (Costs in Probate Matters) Bill 2017 do?

Accepted Answer

Removes the rule allowing unsuccessful challengers of wills or estate administration to recover costs from the estate if their challenge was reasonable and made in good faith. Applies the ordinary litigation rule that costs follow the unsuccessful party, not the estate, to probate and administration disputes. Preserves existing cost positions for executors, administrators and other parties to such actions.

Question 2

What stage is the Civil Law (Costs in Probate Matters) Bill 2017 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 19 Feb 2020, the Civil Law (Costs in Probate Matters) Bill 2017 is at Fifth Stage in 25th Seanad. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Civil Law (Costs in Probate Matters) Bill 2017?

Accepted Answer

The Civil Law (Costs in Probate Matters) Bill 2017 was sponsored by Billy Lawless, and was introduced on 24 Oct 2017.

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