soliciors fees for probate??

bocoda

what is the going rate for a solicitor to look after a will?my father passed away an i`m the executor of the will,got his solicitor to help me get things in order, everything is straight forward no real complications,just got a letter explaining everything an wat her fee will be an i`m in shock at wat shes lookin for!! is there a set charge or can i not agree to her price?? thanks in advance....

Farcear

Recent Consumer Association Survey: http://corporate.nca.ie/eng/Research_Zone/price-surveys/cost-of-solicitors-ireland.html

"In relation to taking out a grant of probate, the national average fee reported by the solicitors surveyed in response to the scenario was €2,767. The lowest price quoted, €950, was recorded in the Munster region and the highest price, €6,150, was recorded in the Rest of Leinster area, a difference of €5,200."

Lesson, shop around.

bocoda

well i`m been asked for over the highest there if thats the case!!

23border

After a grandparent died the spouse was charged 13000 euro. Was told it was a percentage of the value of the house. Also the previous solicitor in the same firm had never registered the house and there was a slight complication. Even though it was the same firm always used. Told my grandparent she ought to be grateful because they took 500euro off.

trishasaffron

You can use any solicitor you want or if its not complicated and you have the time you can do it yourself with the help of the Probate Office. Check all this out before agreeing anything. But also check exactly what the solicitor is charging for - some of it may be taxes or charges rather than fees. You gotta get on top of this.

bocoda

thanks everyone for the replys,going to give the solicitor a ring in the morning see if she can better the price, am i entitled to pull out if i`m still not happy?

Farcear

You can use whatever solicitor you want and change when you want.

Procrastastudy

As with everything shop round and go with the second cheapest quote.

coylemj

GCDLawstudent wrote: »

As with everything shop round and go with the second cheapest quote.

Not forgetting that you can do personal probate and ignore all such quotes.

OP, I was given a 'good rate' by a solicitor 'friend' who quoted based on a % of the value of the estate. I told him to p**s off and did it myself, thereby saving about 6K.

http://www.courts.ie/courts.ie/library3.nsf/pagecurrent/DD366735ABBB5EBE802575AF003E0ED3?opendocument&l=en

jasonpat

There are not fix rates in this industry its depend upon the capability of a solicitors.