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Probate Claim - Conflict of Interest?
Hi all,
I'm new to this site so I do hope I post this correctly! I am currently acting as a litigant in person for a probate claim against my grandad's estate. It is really rather complicated, involving the question of the validity of his will that my uncle (my late dad's brother) and a director of a will drafting company are executors of - I will call this person Mr A. I have the directions order and the court date is set for 1st May 2020, we have disclosed documents and will exchange witness statements this Monday. My question that I need answered rather urgently is this: My uncle and Mr A are being legally represented by a firm of solicitors that Mr A is closely connected with, in fact they work together administrating estates and completing all aspects of probate for their clients. If they work together on a regular basis, should the solicitors be allowed to represent Mr A in a matter that is going to the High Court regarding a contentious probate matter? It seems to me that it should not be allowed because of how closely they work together inn the said matters, any advice or knowledge in this area will be very much appreciated, thanks all in advance!
I'm new to this site so I do hope I post this correctly! I am currently acting as a litigant in person for a probate claim against my grandad's estate. It is really rather complicated, involving the question of the validity of his will that my uncle (my late dad's brother) and a director of a will drafting company are executors of - I will call this person Mr A. I have the directions order and the court date is set for 1st May 2020, we have disclosed documents and will exchange witness statements this Monday. My question that I need answered rather urgently is this: My uncle and Mr A are being legally represented by a firm of solicitors that Mr A is closely connected with, in fact they work together administrating estates and completing all aspects of probate for their clients. If they work together on a regular basis, should the solicitors be allowed to represent Mr A in a matter that is going to the High Court regarding a contentious probate matter? It seems to me that it should not be allowed because of how closely they work together inn the said matters, any advice or knowledge in this area will be very much appreciated, thanks all in advance!
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