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My solicitor has quoted me a charge of 1% of my recently deceased fathers total assets on top of his hourly fee of £200 plus any additional payments incurred for ... read more

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Kavita Bachada's response

Essentially, it is up to the firm to set their charges. Most firms charge a percentage in this way although the firm that I work for, does not.... read more

i need to now if i was talking to paul berry and if i was being scamed. did he talk to a mary harris on yahoo .com messenager today the 16th of april please let ... read more

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I am considering contesting a will and wondered what I should do now?

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Contentious probate is quite a specialist area of law. You need to seek specialist advice.

Much will depend upon the grounds upon which you ... read more

My mother, a british citizen died whilst living in The USA (she had a green card) are there solicitors that can work with both American and British probate laws? ... read more

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My father died leaving everything to my mother she has recently died leaving everything to us her children. What is a reasonable fee for probate? Her monies were... read more

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Kavita Bachada's response

Most firms can offer you an hourly rate and usually provide you an estimate of how much it may cost you. Some firms offer a tiered rate or a fixed fee.

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