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Can anyone explain what this means please?

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Allsorts Wed 02-Aug-23 20:20:14

Treetops, if your mother left a will leaving everything between you, you go to the hearing. If she didn’t leave a will her estate would still go between you unless she wrote a letter saying different. I would still go to court to show you are interested. It’s awful you can’t afford a solicitor or get free legal representation. Could anyone else go with you for support.

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Treetops05 Wed 02-Aug-23 12:27:54

Thank you, that is very helpful. I've been told I wouldn't qualify for legal aid and assumed this was cover any and all assistance.

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jenpax Tue 01-Aug-23 22:00:00

Your brothers solicitor has instructed counsel and they will speak for him in court. You should check with your local citizens advice if there are any free law clinics locally and if they have access to the Bar pro bono unit

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Treetops05 Tue 01-Aug-23 21:36:06

I truly wish 'I could appoint a solicitor' I'd have done it 3 years ago! However, living on disability benefits means I can't afford one. Violetsky thank you x

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Germanshepherdsmum Mon 31-Jul-23 21:53:12

About time you instructed a solicitor to look after your interests.

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VioletSky Mon 31-Jul-23 20:34:22

It sounds like your brother won't be there and will be represented instead

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Treetops05 Mon 31-Jul-23 20:27:55

My brother is fighting to claim my Mother's entire estate, but has said in a statement that...^The Claimant will appear by Counsel^. Does this mean for a disagreement meeting in August or for the entire legal court case?

Many thanks x

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