Probate Costs & Will Issue

VUDuo2

Some time ago my parent’s solicitor’s safe was broken into.
Their wills, (hard copies) were stolen.

My mother was asked by the solicitor to sign off on a printed-out copy, which she did.

She has since passed away and there’s been no issue with the outcome of her probate / estate.

My dad couldn’t sign off on his printed-off copy as he was in a nursing home for the last few years of his life, suffering from dementia, Alzheimer’s etc.

He passed away 2 years ago, and we are only now getting to end of the probate.

The solicitor’s costs include the sale of the family home and managing the probate affairs but also for costs for going to the high court to resolve the issue of the stolen will.

Is this right, should his insurance pay for that as his business was broken into??

When I queried this with him he said it wasn’t his fault the safe was broken into.

Pat Mustard

Basically, this is a question as to whether the solicitor is liable for the costs of the application to the High Court. This is an interesting question but it is an issue which involves substantial costs and will require professional legal advice in order to get the correct answer. It is not appropriate for boards.ie.

You need a second opinion from a solicitor who can offer you impartial legal advice.

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