Re: Solicitors: not happy with Solicitor and wants to change
Yes, of course mf is right that the first solicitors fees must be paid, but you havent mentioned that that is an issue, so I am assuming he is aware of that. In any event, the solicitor will advise him. If he is the only living relative, then he is almost certainly the administrator as long as he is resident in this country. So all he has to do is to inform his solicitor that he wishes to take matters into his own hands from now on, and his solicitor will no doubt do up his bill of costs and after deducting same, handover the balance.
Now, although what I am telling you is that your relative CAN take it from here himself, unless he has some expertise in these matters, I would advise him not to. Employ professional help. It very likely will save him money.