Fixed fees and confirmation/probate

FinanciallyPerplexed

Hi.

What would you consider a reasonable fixed fees solicitor's quote for the confirmation process (Scotland - aka probate in England and Wales)?

The estate is roughly £250k cash + £200k property.

The quote I've been given is 3%.

Doubtless I could do it myself, but for various reasons would prefer to instruct a solicitor.

Thanks.

Yorkshireman99

FinanciallyPerplexed wrote: »

Hi.

What would you consider a reasonable fixed fees solicitor's quote for the confirmation process (Scotland - aka probate in England and Wales)?

The estate is roughly £250k cash + £200k property.

The quote I've been given is 3%.

Doubtless I could do it myself, but for various reasons would prefer to instruct a solicitor.

Thanks.

Extortionate! Ask for quotes based on the work actually done.

FinanciallyPerplexed

Thanks for that. It's hard to tell. The quote is from the legal services arm of a well-known funerals (and groceries) organisation.

Yorkshireman99

FinanciallyPerplexed wrote: »

Thanks for that. It's hard to tell. The quote is from the legal services arm of a well-known funerals (and groceries) organisation.

No surpise there then! Shop around independent firms and ask for personal recomendations.

Tom99

[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]For a property plus cash the forms are quite straightforward. Why do you need to pay someone up to £15,000 to do this for you?[/FONT]