IANALis €600 the going rate for what seems like a relatively low-level administrative task?
Neither will care, Brendan.That does sound excessive.
Write to the solicitor's firm and ask them to explain how the price is arrived at. Maybe point out that your mother gave them plenty of business over the years including maybe charging for the will.
At the same time, write to the Probate Office pointing out the very high cost.
Brendan
That does sound excessive.
See format of Affidavit of Attesting Witness above. One of the witnesses has to review what the Probate Office are asking for and draft/ amend the Affidavit as required, have it sworn before another solicitor and provide it to the executor.
Agreed. Solicitor has a monopoly here. No other person will do. He can charge what he likes. Why doesn't he enjoy himself a little more and charge €1,000?
Some were greedy........
Of course people should and must be paid for the work they do.Why would any professional not charge for work done/to be done?
Do people/some people have an expectation that professionals should not charge for work?
As above -It's not cheap but, as a practising solicitor, I would not regard it as excessive.
mf
Why would any professional not charge for work done/to be done?
Do people/some people have an expectation that professionals should not charge for work?
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