Question 1

What does the Registration of Wills Bill 2021 do?

Accepted Answer

Establishes a national register of wills kept by General Register Office, allowing testators or solicitors to register the name and address of will custodians to reduce lost or delayed discovery of wills. Restricts public access to registered will information until testator's death; only General Register Office staff can search and provide certified copies to testator or after death registration. Amends Civil Registration Act 2004 to extend registrar roles to include will registration, establishes penalties of up to €2,000 fine or six months imprisonment for registrars refusing registration without cause.

Question 2

What stage is the Registration of Wills Bill 2021 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 30 Jan 2025, the Registration of Wills Bill 2021 is at Second Stage in 26th 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 2021?

Accepted Answer

The Registration of Wills Bill 2021 was sponsored by Victor Boyhan, and was introduced on 29 Sep 2021.

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