Question 1

What does the Registration of Wills Bill 2016 do?

Accepted Answer

Extends civil registration service to register wills by recording testator's name, address, and will custodian details to prevent wills remaining unknown after death. Registered will information remains private until testator's death; only accessible to Registrar General on request after death registration or by living testator. Amends Civil Registration Act 2004 to give registrars power to register wills, establishes appeals process for refused registrations, and creates offences for non-compliance.

Question 2

What stage is the Registration of Wills Bill 2016 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 14 Nov 2024, the Registration of Wills Bill 2016 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 Registration of Wills Bill 2016?

Accepted Answer

The Registration of Wills Bill 2016 was sponsored by Catherine Ardagh, and was introduced on 28 Jun 2016.

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