walshie Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Does anyone know how long it should take a solicitor to deal with a deceased person's estate? My mother passed away in May 2011 and it is still not completed. Granted, the DWP decided to investigate in case they had paid her a couple of quid too much, but is this time acceptable or is there some sort of Ombudsman I can take it up with? Or is Mungler's way the way to go? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 If Chuck Norris had the street name "the Legal Ombudsman", then yes, you should take it to the Ombudsman. Big time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Does anyone know how long it should take a solicitor to deal with a deceased person's estate? My mother passed away in May 2011 and it is still not completed. Granted, the DWP decided to investigate in case they had paid her a couple of quid too much, but is this time acceptable or is there some sort of Ombudsman I can take it up with? Or is Mungler's way the way to go? Cheers. The letter you received when they were instructed has all the information required to make a complaint. Has to be made at the firm level first before approaching the ombudsman. Have you asked what the delay is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Unleaded again..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 If Chuck Norris had the street name "the Legal Ombudsman", then yes, you should take it to the Ombudsman. Big time. Unleaded again..... :good: :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobfish Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 I don't know if it's of any help but, I dealt with both my parents estates myself, my Father was relatively straightforward and took me four months. My Mothers estate was a little more complex and involved going through probate, whole process took ten months.... I will point out for anyone considering doing it themselves, it can be quite frustrating and stressfull, which you don't realise until the last letter hits the mat, then you kinda fall apart for a couple of hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Walshie, im still sorting out my in laws estate from march 2011. Who was the firm you used? Its a shame they are so unregulated. What they fail to remember is that they are dealing with grieving families. We used a company recommended by the Co-Op call Kings Court Trust. Ive never dealt with such shysters in all my life. They all appear to drag their heels whilst what is yours sits in a big bank account. Who gets the interest on all this cash?? Thieving swines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted September 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Walshie, im still sorting out my in laws estate from march 2011. Who was the firm you used? Its a shame they are so unregulated. What they fail to remember is that they are dealing with grieving families. We used a company recommended by the Co-Op call Kings Court Trust. Ive never dealt with such shysters in all my life. They all appear to drag their heels whilst what is yours sits in a big bank account. Who gets the interest on all this cash?? Thieving swines. Bit awkward to name them as they are my solicitors and my late mother's also. They won't be mine after this fiasco though. They have assured me I will be paid all including interest. So far they have charged me nearly 5 grand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Thats not bad. Im up to 13k so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted September 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 I don't know if it's of any help but, I dealt with both my parents estates myself, my Father was relatively straightforward and took me four months. My Mothers estate was a little more complex and involved going through probate, whole process took ten months.... I will point out for anyone considering doing it themselves, it can be quite frustrating and stressfull, which you don't realise until the last letter hits the mat, then you kinda fall apart for a couple of hours Stupidly my mother made this solicitor one of the executors. Definitely won't be going down that route myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted September 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Thats not bad. Im up to 13k so far. OUCH! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 As an executor? Unless it's a mega estate, then that's a bit naughty - glued in for £200 / hour plus VAT even for the most mundane stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted September 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 As an executor? Unless it's a mega estate, then that's a bit naughty - glued in for £200 / hour plus VAT even for the most mundane stuff. Yes. couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the will. And no, it's not a mega-estate. £235 an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Walshie, im still sorting out my in laws estate from march 2011. Who was the firm you used? Its a shame they are so unregulated. What they fail to remember is that they are dealing with grieving families. We used a company recommended by the Co-Op call Kings Court Trust. Ive never dealt with such shysters in all my life. They all appear to drag their heels whilst what is yours sits in a big bank account. Who gets the interest on all this cash?? Thieving swines. There are very strict rules on client account interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 $235 per hr i so wish i wood have tried harder at school "ROB DOGZ" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Not really... interest on client moneys can be disclaimed in the small print of the firm's T's and C's and interest paid on a non specified deposit account ie just a general clients' account is less than 1/2 percent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted September 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Does this mean they haven't invested wisely for me and I'm not in for a nice suprise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Is the delay with the Solicitor or the DWP investigating her will? If the Solicitor is the cause of the delay - complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) . Edited September 23, 2012 by guest1957 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 i am still waiting 5 months on for a simple Change of equity to be done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 The new account rules effectively make it clear that unless it is below a de minimus attention should be drawn to t and cs and a discussion had. But yes, large amounts are rarely generated. Yeah this is why I normally now limit my advice to complete nonsense. Seriously though, why bother? Why? Because having done it and nothing else for 15 years and having run my own firm for 7, there's always someone who knows better and who isn't even in the legal profession and who has no practical legal experience. I'm off to tell a bricky how to knock up a decent mix...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 I am doing a job for some solicitors my rate has just jumped up 500% and I will ask for a deposit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) . Edited September 23, 2012 by guest1957 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted September 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Yeah this is why I normally now limit my advice to complete nonsense. Seriously though, why bother? Why? Because having done it and nothing else for 15 years and having run my own firm for 7, there's always someone who knows better and who isn't even in the legal profession and who has no practical legal experience. I'm off to tell a bricky how to knock up a decent mix...... In answer to some of the questions, the DWP part has been sorted a while ago and it is purely the solicitor dragging his feet now. I wasn't expecting any free legal advice, just an opinion on whether 18 months is the norm or a ridiculously long time. After all, if this muppet can charge £235 an hour, why would anyone provide the info for free? Mungler, I can see where you are coming from and the "fists flailing" advice seems to make more sense as the days go by. Don't forget to tell the brickie to add plasticizer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 From my extensive knowledge of all things building I told him to use washing up liquid.... :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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