I'm in need a contentious probate solicitor, but...

UncleMorpheus

Hi,

I'm in need a contentious probate solicitor, somewhere in the Cumbria (where I live) to Newcastle area, but that respects my needs of as a disabled client in quite poor health. What I mean by this, is the very minimal of in person meetings, communications much preferred by either telephone or Zoom/Microsoft teams.  

Unfortunately, up to now, the solicitors I've tried to deal with, they've been resistant to this, insistent that I have to keep travelling to see them. It's actually pretty counter productive as well, as I become very tired by travelling, and it affects my memory and concentration levels and ability to communicate, meaning I'm far less useful in communicating with them than if I was on a Zoom call.

Incidentally, I also probably, eventually have to attend court with regards to this. Is there still the possibility to attend trial via video link, or are we back to having to appear in person to the court?

Does anyone know of a contentious probate solicitor that's sympathetic and helpful in this way?

Thanks for any help.

Hoenir

In no way a recommendation. This firm appears to undertake home visits. 

https://www.scottduff.co.uk/

Marcon

UncleMorpheus said:

Hi,

I'm in need a contentious probate solicitor, somewhere in the Cumbria (where I live) to Newcastle area, but that respects my needs of as a disabled client in quite poor health. What I mean by this, is the very minimal of in person meetings, communications much preferred by either telephone or Zoom/Microsoft teams.  

Unfortunately, up to now, the solicitors I've tried to deal with, they've been resistant to this, insistent that I have to keep travelling to see them. It's actually pretty counter productive as well, as I become very tired by travelling, and it affects my memory and concentration levels and ability to communicate, meaning I'm far less useful in communicating with them than if I was on a Zoom call.

Incidentally, I also probably, eventually have to attend court with regards to this. Is there still the possibility to attend trial via video link, or are we back to having to appear in person to the court?

Does anyone know of a contentious probate solicitor that's sympathetic and helpful in this way?

Thanks for any help.

Mediation is going to be a much cheaper option and has a high probability of success. There are various firms around the country offering this (no need to be local to you unless there's a very specific reason why the firm has to be based in Cumbria/Newcastle) at their own offices, some other 'neutral' venue, or by Skype, Zoom etc.

If you google on 'contentious probate mediation' you'll get plenty of links e.g. https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/mediation-for-probate/#:~:text=When%20probate%20is%20contested%2C%20the,a%20solution%20which%20is%20acceptable.

UncleMorpheus

Hoenir said:

In no way a recommendation. This firm appears to undertake home visits. 

Hi,

Thanks.

UncleMorpheus

Marcon said:

UncleMorpheus said:

Hi,

I'm in need a contentious probate solicitor, somewhere in the Cumbria (where I live) to Newcastle area, but that respects my needs of as a disabled client in quite poor health. What I mean by this, is the very minimal of in person meetings, communications much preferred by either telephone or Zoom/Microsoft teams.  

Unfortunately, up to now, the solicitors I've tried to deal with, they've been resistant to this, insistent that I have to keep travelling to see them. It's actually pretty counter productive as well, as I become very tired by travelling, and it affects my memory and concentration levels and ability to communicate, meaning I'm far less useful in communicating with them than if I was on a Zoom call.

Incidentally, I also probably, eventually have to attend court with regards to this. Is there still the possibility to attend trial via video link, or are we back to having to appear in person to the court?

Does anyone know of a contentious probate solicitor that's sympathetic and helpful in this way?

Thanks for any help.

Mediation is going to be a much cheaper option and has a high probability of success. There are various firms around the country offering this (no need to be local to you unless there's a very specific reason why the firm has to be based in Cumbria/Newcastle) at their own offices, some other 'neutral' venue, or by Skype, Zoom etc.

Possibly too late for that. Also the other side's always seemed more interested in trying to bully and make legal threats than go into mediation.

Thanks!

MobileSaver

UncleMorpheus said:

Marcon said:

UncleMorpheus said:

I'm in need a contentious probate solicitor, somewhere in the Cumbria (where I live) to Newcastle area, but that respects my needs of as a disabled client in quite poor health. What I mean by this, is the very minimal of in person meetings, communications much preferred by either telephone or Zoom/Microsoft teams.  

Mediation is going to be a much cheaper option and has a high probability of success.

Possibly too late for that. Also the other side's always seemed more interested in trying to bully and make legal threats than go into mediation.

Don't dismiss mediation out of hand. 

The courts are there as a last resort and you're expected to have at least considered mediation before suing someone. You requesting mediation may give you that one brownie point that gets you over the line in a knife-edge judgement; more so if the other side unreasonably rejects mediation attempts.