Advice wanted

[inaquandary]

I am sole benficiary in my later mother's will with probate granted. The will has been challenged by a brother. I've discovered this week that the lawyer working for me has been struck off by his profession for misappropriately clients' funds. I do not feel I've received advice though I've paid �15,000 to this lawyer. I am no nearer knowing where I stand, what to expect legally, nor nearer to an end to the matter. All that's been achieved is some very good witness statements proving my brother wrong. In the absence of knowing what happens next, I don't feel I've received value for money. �15,000 for 6 witness statements? What should I do about it? Please someone advise me.

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[VillageVicar]

I�m not a solicitor nor qualified in any way to give advice that may be best for you. However, if it were me, I�d do two things immediately: I�d contact the Law Society and I�d contact the Serious Fraud Office (as the amount involved is over �5000. It sounds as if you �may possibly� have a case where the stricken-off solicitor has obtained funds by deception. I do wish you luck. Here�s the law society link:

http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/home.law

[Peter Pedant]

15k is an awful lot to pay for a will

I would take the advice of the Law Society
they may bea bit coy about complaints but remember they also will look at disputed bills - and I think youshould dispute this one !

PP

[NORMANTHEDOG]

15k are you mad,seek proper legal advise

[inaquandary]

Thank you very much for your advice. I am following up with the Law Society as suggested.

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