Complex Probate Case

IvyJay

Hi Guys

My mother died 18 years ago but we haven't sorted out her estate yet. I would like some advice on how I can find a very experienced and excellent probate lawyer.

Yorkshireman99

Is there a will and if so who is the executor? If you could give some detail it will make it much easier to advise.

Margot123

It may not be as 'complex' an estate as you assume.

Many 'legal experts' make Probate sound difficult, when it could actually be very straightforward. If the executor is an individual and not a solicitor, they could take on the role themselves and save thousands, and get it done quicker.

IvyJay

Thanks for replying guys.

Unfortunately, our case is complex. My mother who has 7 children bought the house in her sole name in the 70's. She died 18 years ago without leaving a will. In the mid-90's she married a man who had his own house but decided to pursue a claim for what he was legally entitled to with the encouragement of his children. Obviously, we were upset about this because our mother worked hard to provide for her children and he stood to gain a large portion of her estate. He died a year ago but his children are still pursuing his share of my mother's estate. We need to find a very experienced lawyer to determine if they can still make a claim. We are assuming that he made a will.

getmore4less

They can continue to make the claim that their father started.

IvyJay

Thanks. Back to my original question.... how can I find a very experienced probate lawyer?

Rubik

I can recommend an excellent probate lawyer who has a lot of experience with complex estates and protracted situations. Happy to send you the info via PM.

Yorkshireman99

IvyJay wrote: »

Thanks. Back to my original question.... how can I find a very experienced probate lawyer?

You need to look for a contentious probate solicitor. Don.t expect it to be cheap. If you have a solicitor they may be able to suggest someone local to you.

Keep_pedalling

IvyJay wrote: »

Thanks for replying guys.

Unfortunately, our case is complex. My mother who has 7 children bought the house in her sole name in the 70's. She died 18 years ago without leaving a will. In the mid-90's she married a man who had his own house but decided to pursue a claim for what he was legally entitled to with the encouragement of his children. Obviously, we were upset about this because our mother worked hard to provide for her children and he stood to gain a large portion of her estate. He died a year ago but his children are still pursuing his share of my mother's estate. We need to find a very experienced lawyer to determine if they can still make a claim. We are assuming that he made a will.

How much was her estate worth when she died? I beveive back then as now the first £250k goes to the spouse and the rest is split between the surviving spouse and any children 50/50, so what did happen to her estate, and who distributed it?

Sorry for the questions but without the details it is impossible to help.

IvyJay

That would be helpful. Thank you!

IvyJay

Pedalling, I'm not trying to get help with our case via this forum because I am aware that we will need legal representation so that they can go through the details of our case. The estate hasn't been distributed yet. I've now been sent a link to find a suitable solicitor.