Podcast discusses recovering legal fees from an estate

The latest episode of the Topical Talks with Title Research podcast welcomes back Sarah Bolt, Managing Associate in the Private Client Resolution Team at Freeths LLP, and Natasha Dzameh, a St John’s Chambers Barrister. Sarah and Natasha join Title Research to explore the costs of challenging an Executor or Trustee when recovering legal fees from the estate or Trust. More specifically, the podcast discusses and debates:

  • The interesting outcome of the recent Kenig v Thomson Snell & Passmore LLPcase in relation to challenging estate administration legal fees
  • The steps involved in recovering legal fees from the estate or Trust
  • Pricing methods and whether offering fixed fees is beneficial
  • The precautions Solicitors can take to avoid their fees being challenged by a client
  • And more…

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Topical Talks with Title Research is a podcast about estate administration, probate, and other areas of interest in the Wills and probate sector. In each episode, Title Research deep dives into specialist areas or popular topics of conversation, and they are usually joined by a special guest who is highly regarded within the legal industry. Previous guests include Ian Bond, Jade Gani, Michael Culver, and Heledd Wyn.

Visit Title Research’s website to listen to previous episodes and subscribe to updates about the latest podcasts.

Title Research provides a range of genealogical research and asset repatriation services for legal professionals. Their services are designed to streamline the estate administration process, take the effort out of locating the correct people or assets, and mitigate the risk of future disputes or complications. If you have any questions about genealogical research, asset repatriation, or how you can work with Title Research, call them on 0345 87 27 600 or email info@titleresearch.com.

This article was submitted to be published by Title Research as part of their advertising agreement with Today’s Wills and Probate. The views expressed in this article are those of the submitter and not those of Today’s Wills and Probate.

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