Dealing with probate can be a very testing time for families in particular when it comes to distributing the assets and especially if disputes occur about a range of different issues. At Makka Solicitors Ltd, we offer support for the following scenarios (note, this list is not exhaustive)
- Interpretation of the will
- Value of the assets involved
- Claims under Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
- Mismanagement of an estate by an Executor / Administrator
- Disagreement between beneficiaries
- Placing caveats, citations
- Mental capacity and undue influence
- Removal of Executors/Administrators
- Proper Administration of Estates and Trusts
- Rectification claims
- Tracing of estate and trust assets
Our charge out rate is at our standard hourly rates according to experience. We work hard to ensure that an estimate is provided at the onset and any charges beyond our original estimate are discussed with you at an earlier stage.
Our standard hourly rates for solicitors are as follows:
| Solicitor Grade | Hourly Rates |
| A – Solicitors and legal executives with over 8 years’ experience | £280.00 |
| B – Solicitors and legal executives with over 4 years’ experience | £230.00 |
| C- Other solicitors or legal executives and fee earners with 1 to 4 years’ experience | £180.00 |
| D – Trainee solicitors, paralegals and other fee earners | £120.00 |