Money matters after a death

Access to money after a death
It is not easy to get immediate access to a deceased person's money in Ireland unless it is in a joint account. Find out more here.

Financial assistance following a bereavement
Supports are available in Ireland to help families following a bereavement. Describes certain once-off Health Service Executive (HSE) Area and social welfare payments. Find out how to apply.

Benefits and entitlements following a death
An overview of the different social welfare benefits available when someone dies.
This document is in: Social Welfare > Social welfare payments > Death related benefits

Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner’s (Non-Contributory) Pension
This document describes the Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner’s Non-Contributory Pension (formerly Widow's/Widower's (Non-Contributory) Pension) which is payable to widowed people or surviving civil partners who do not qualify for a contributory pension and who pass a means test.
This document is in: Social Welfare > Social welfare payments > Death related benefits

Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's (Contributory) Pension
A Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's contributory pension (formerly the Widow's/Widower's (Contributory) Pension) and related social welfare benefits may be payable if either the deceased person or their spouse/civil partner has enough PRSI contributions.
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Bereavement grants
Outlines the rules, regulations and application procedure involved in applying for the three types of Bereavement Grants.
This document is in: Social Welfare > Social welfare payments > Death related benefits

Guardian's payments
A guardian's payment or Orphan's Pension may be made to a person taking care of an orphan. In some cases it can be paid directly to the orphan.
This document is in: Social Welfare > Social welfare payments > Death related benefits

Dependent Parent's Pension
This gives information about the pensions available to dependent parents whose supporting child dies as a result or while suffering from a work related illness or accident. It also outlines the differing rates of payment.
This document is in: Social Welfare > Social welfare payments > Death related benefits

Income tax credits and reliefs following a death
A brief summary of the tax treatment of unmarried and widowed people in the year of death. An outline of tax treatment of married couples in the year of death of one spouse is also included.
This document is in: Money and Tax > Tax > Income tax credits and reliefs

Capital Acquisitions Tax
If you receive a gift, you may have to pay Gift Tax on it. If you receive an inheritance following a death, it may be liable to Inheritance Tax. Both these taxes are types of Capital Acquisitions Tax.
This document is in: Money and Tax > Tax > Capital taxes