'm trying to help my Dad.
His nephew died the nephews only living close relative was my auntie - my Dad's sister who then died while the first estate was going through probate.
My Dad is now the sole beneficiary of both these estates. The executor is their (my auntie and cousin's) solicitor.
My Dad has received an invoice about £7k for each estate for charges up until IHT.
Is that roughly correct? It would be above normal as their estates are a mess and complicated - lots of debt consolidation services and all sorts. I mean how long is a piece of string but is that vaguely normal?
The solicitor says they don't require payment yet.
Can someone please explain in lay terms the process. I've tried googling but can't find anything that's as good as just asking someone. The process and the when charges are due at what stage would be great.
Thanks so much