Solicitors Fees

industrialhorse · 13-06-2017 08:25AM #1

Not sure if this is the correct part of the forum to ask this question but the mods can move the post as they see fit.

I just need to ask if anyone who has dealt directly with a solicitor in the wake of a parent's death has had to pay separate fees for having the solicitor deal with the legal process and sale of property or is this all inclusive?

Mr. Incognito · 13-06-2017 09:58AM

No point asking here- ask your solicitor

Farmer Ed · 13-06-2017 10:01AM

industrialhorse wrote: »

Not sure if this is the correct part of the forum to ask this question but the mods can move the post as they see fit.

I just need to ask if anyone who has dealt directly with a solicitor in the wake of a parent's death has had to pay separate fees for having the solicitor deal with the legal process and sale of property or is this all inclusive?

As in everything else in life and especially with solicitor's. If you have the strength for it, shop around and bargain with them. Mod. Rant removed.

filbert the fox · 13-06-2017 10:05AM

Farmer Ed wrote: »

As in everything else in life and especially with solicitor's. If you have the strength for it, shop around and bargain with them. Mod . Rant removed

plus VAT

NUTLEY BOY · 13-06-2017 10:35AM

industrialhorse wrote: »

Not sure if this is the correct part of the forum to ask this question but the mods can move the post as they see fit.

I just need to ask if anyone who has dealt directly with a solicitor in the wake of a parent's death has had to pay separate fees for having the solicitor deal with the legal process and sale of property or is this all inclusive?

There are two separate processes here namely probate and conveyancing. Properly speaking there could be two separate accounts for two different transactions like two separate charges for fillings in two different teeth.

As others say, shop around. The costs involved may be quite considerable and the quotes could be quite disparate. Before engaging a solicitor you should obtain a section 68 letter that gives you an estimate of the likely probable costs involved. Beware however that no solicitor is likely give you a precise fixed price as they can encounter unknown complexities that only reveal themselves as they go about the work involved.

The best option is to engage a solicitor who might be persuaded to give you an omnibus account for doing both transactions bearing in mind the preceding observations. In other words you have negotiating power i.e. you are giving them the probate work and dangling the prospect of the conveyancing work.

Please remember that you do not have to use the solicitor who drafted the will unless they are nominated as an executor. Also, you do not have to retain the solicitor who completes probate to then complete subsequent conveyancing unless you contract a deal to do so.

industrialhorse · 13-06-2017 11:27AM

NUTLEY BOY wrote: »

There are two separate processes here namely probate and conveyancing. Properly speaking there could be two separate accounts for two different transactions like two separate charges for fillings in two different teeth.

As others say, shop around. The costs involved may be quite considerable and the quotes could be quite disparate. Before engaging a solicitor you should obtain a section 68 letter that gives you an estimate of the likely probable costs involved. Beware however that no solicitor is likely give you a precise fixed price as they can encounter unknown complexities that only reveal themselves as they go about the work involved.

The best option is to engage a solicitor who might be persuaded to give you an omnibus account for doing both transactions bearing in mind the preceding observations. In other words you have negotiating power i.e. you are giving them the probate work and dangling the prospect of the conveyancing work.

Please remember that you do not have to use the solicitor who drafted the will unless they are nominated as an executor. Also, you do not have to retain the solicitor who completes probate to then complete subsequent conveyancing unless you contract a deal to do so.

Thanks for your advice. Much appreciated

Farmer Ed · 13-06-2017 12:58PM

My own personal experience is that my elderly parents were quoted something like €400 to have a document witnessed. The solicitor across the road did it for free. Solicitors are mortal human beings like the rest of and subject to the same natural law of supply and demand.

Pat Mustard · 13-06-2017 11:27PM

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Off topic backseat moderation deleted. Please keep on topic and if issues arise on thread, either report them or contact the relevant moderator by PM.

Geuze · 13-06-2017 11:39PM

industrialhorse wrote: »

Not sure if this is the correct part of the forum to ask this question but the mods can move the post as they see fit.

I just need to ask if anyone who has dealt directly with a solicitor in the wake of a parent's death has had to pay separate fees for having the solicitor deal with the legal process and sale of property or is this all inclusive?

Always shop around.

Always get a quote in advance.

The web is full of stories of people being charged 10k+ for probate of simple estates.

Mod. Rant deleted. always get a quote in advance.

Geuze · 13-06-2017 11:40PM

Also consider that the executor could do the probate and avoid the massive fees charged by most sol.

industrialhorse · 14-06-2017 09:10AM

Geuze wrote: »

Also consider that the executor could do the probate and avoid the massive fees charged by most sol.

We are taking the probate path but it has its own list of fees and solicitors still need to be called upon for advice and witnessing the signing of specific documents so at this stage all I am looking for, primarily, is the quickest way to get things done and, secondarily, the most cost effective way.

NUTLEY BOY · 14-06-2017 09:53AM

industrialhorse wrote: »

We are taking the probate path but it has its own list of fees and solicitors still need to be called upon for advice and witnessing the signing of specific documents so at this stage all I am looking for, primarily, is the quickest way to get things done and, secondarily, the most cost effective way.

Not legal advice - just some pointers on the general subject.

You can, as an executor, make a personal application to take out a Grant of Probate. I think that the stamp duty payable by a personal applicant is slightly higher than if you use a solicitor. A solicitor would be required to witness the CA24 Revenue Affidavit but that should only be a minimal charge. (It only cost me about €20 five years ago to get it witnessed by a local solicitor.)

Lead in times to get personal applications completed vary over time. Ask the Probate Office - link http://www.courts.ie/offices.nsf/6501643ba9c14a9680256e43003d68a4/be735bced234bbbc80256e45005861c7?OpenDocument

If you are not completely confident that you can deal with the technicalities of a personal probate application you would be better off getting a solicitor to do it as you do not want to start it and give up half way through before retaining a solicitor. I think that solicitors can get the process completed sooner than a personal applicant. Be aware however that the Probate Office can direct a personal applicant to make the application through a solicitor.

A personal application saves you the solicitor's fees.

If you are pressed for time use a solicitor but take the time to select the best deal - instruct in haste and suffer financially at your leisure........

CryWolf · 04-05-2019 10:49AM

NUTLEY BOY wrote: »

There are two separate processes here namely probate and conveyancing. Properly speaking there could be two separate accounts for two different transactions like two separate charges for fillings in two different teeth.

As others say, shop around. The costs involved may be quite considerable and the quotes could be quite disparate. Before engaging a solicitor you should obtain a section 68 letter that gives you an estimate of the likely probable costs involved. Beware however that no solicitor is likely give you a precise fixed price as they can encounter unknown complexities that only reveal themselves as they go about the work involved.

The best option is to engage a solicitor who might be persuaded to give you an omnibus account for doing both transactions bearing in mind the preceding observations. In other words you have negotiating power i.e. you are giving them the probate work and dangling the prospect of the conveyancing work.

Please remember that you do not have to use the solicitor who drafted the will unless they are nominated as an executor. Also, you do not have to retain the solicitor who completes probate to then complete subsequent conveyancing unless you contract a deal to do so.

NUTLEY BOY

That is great advice, would you or could you recommend a solicitor who would be willing to give an omnibus account before engaging them?

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Sorry, such recommendations not allowed here.
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