Solicitors fees Re: Execution of will

StopWatch

A few years ago my father inherited land from his brother after his passing, his solicitors fees from this, to me, seemed exorbitant, taking a percentage of the lands value as payment. Is this the usual procedure?
Recently my father has passed, and I wonder if my mother, who has inherited his estate will be hit in the same way, as she wouldn't have the cash to do this I fear.
I'm a bit clueless as to how this should proceed, can she shop around? And separate herself from my dads solicitor? Or is it inevitable to get a whopping bill whomever she goes with.
I want to try help at this difficult time, any help would be brilliant.
If there's a better forum for answers perhaps a mod could point me in the right direction.

busylady

Your mother does not have to use your father's solicitor, she can shop around . Many solicitors will agree a fixed fee for probate. It is also possible for your mother to deal with the probate herself without engaging a solicitor , if it is straigtforward. The courts.ie website has lots of information for personal applicants.

StopWatch

Thanks for the reply, if she applies for probate herself does this mean she will do all other work post that? I.e if she makes the application for probate does that therefore leave her to transfer lands etc herself. Or can a solicitor be engaged after that point.
I feel she should shop around, its hard to know what something like this should cost.
Also, my fathers solicitor would have a lot of information regarding the lands inherited by my father and I wonder how we can get our hands on that file?

busylady

Yes a solicitor can be engaged to do the conveyancing required after the grant of probate issues. You can request the title documents from your father's solicitor.