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How Much Would a Solicitor Charge if appointed as Executor of Will?

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  • hcb42
    hcb42 Posts: 5,962 Forumite
    We did it ourselves, when in a similar situation, an uncomplicated estate..
  • dzug1
    dzug1 Posts: 13,535 Forumite
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    dazguy wrote: »
    Last year I provided my lawyer with details of my estate and who were the beneficiaries. He said there was no fee for this service. There are still some very fair law practices in existence.
    Scottish Law.

    What service are you talking about?
  • monkeyspanner
    monkeyspanner Posts: 2,124 Forumite
    edited 3 July 2011 at 3:03PM
    You are right to be concerned probate via a solicitor is likely to be costly and protracted. As you say the estate is straightforward and any reasonably competent lay person can deal with an estate like this.
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