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Tracking down solicitors in charge of wills
KD
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How can I find out what solicitors are managing someone's will. I think I am a beneficiary but have not received any notification and some time has now passed. The will is being disputed by some relatives that have appeared and I don't know them as they are not local. I thought about phoning round, but that may involve contacting 200 possible practices, not exactly easy. I live in Scotland, so Scots Law is in force over the execution of this will. Any suggestions gratefully received.
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I don't know much about the process of confirmation (as probate is called in Scotland).
If confirmation has been granted you can buy a copy of the will yourself and find out if you are named as a beneficiaty and find out who confirmation has been granted to.
This seems to be the page you need:
https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/taking-action/frequently-asked-questions/your-questions-on-dealing-with-a-deceased%27s-estate
If there is a dispute it may have prevented confirmation being granted.
Even if confirmation has been granted to someone, I can't see any distribution of the estate happening until any dispute is settled. You may have a long time to wait ...0 -
Could be that if you try telephoning a local solicitor,they may be able o help you with advice on this? After all,you may be a future client
SamI'm a retired IFA who specialised for many years in Inheritance Tax, Wills and Trusts. I cannot offer advice now, but my comments here and on Legal Beagles as Sam101 are just meant to be helpful. Do ask questions from the Members who are here to help.0
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