As a solicitor if you had a family member that was hiring someone, & that family member had no legal understanding, knowledge etc then what questions would you tell that relative to ask, to find out if they were a good solicitor/lawyer?

As a solicitor if you had a family member that was hiring someone, & that family member had no legal understanding, knowledge etc then what questions would you tell that relative to ask, to find out if they were a good solicitor/lawyer?

Not after advice, on average, how long does it take for court funds to be released when the judge has been given all the correct paperwork.

Been told its in the judges in-out/filing tray in their chambers.

How long does it take to get "signed off/seen"? Been told upwards of three months, it's been longer than that.

Not after advice, on average, how long does it take for court funds to be released when the judge has been given all the correct paperwork.

Been told its in the judges in-out/filing tray in their chambers.

How long does it take to get "signed off/seen"? Been told upwards of three months, it's been longer than that.

Not after advice, on average, how long does it take for court funds to be released when the judge has been given all the correct paperwork.

Been told its in the judges in-out/filing tray in their chambers.

How long does it take to get "signed off/seen"? Been told upwards of three months, it's been longer than that.

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for insight on a time frame regarding a delayed inheritance/probate matter in the UK.

My father passed away during COVID without a will.
My parents were never married but had previously lived together in a property owned by my father.
Before his death, there was already an ongoing legal dispute regarding the property, and after he passed away the matter went through the courts.
My mother received her share of the estate, and I am now trying to receive the remaining inheritance as his only child and next of kin.

Over the past few years, I’ve submitted all requested documentation, including ID, birth certificates, and certified copies requested by the court.
The case was handled by the local court, sent to county court, and later returned to the local court.

More than six months ago, I resubmitted certified documents, and after recently following up I was told the case is still “in the judge’s to-do box.”

I understand there are significant court backlogs, but I’m trying to understand:

• What does “in the judge’s to-do box” actually mean?
• Does it indicate the case is waiting to be reviewed, or close to a decision?
• Is there any rough timeline for this stage of the process?
• Has anyone experienced similar probate/inheritance delays in the UK courts?

I’m also concerned about potential legal time limits relating to estate funds, although I have complied with all requests and deadlines given to me by the court.

Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks.

Ps I only discovered the word probate today & the Home Was Repossessed a few months before he passed so no letter of admin, Please keep replies simple, I've no idea on this stuff.

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for insight on a time frame regarding a delayed inheritance/probate matter in the UK.

My father passed away during COVID without a will.
My parents were never married but had previously lived together in a property owned by my father.
Before his death, there was already an ongoing legal dispute regarding the property, and after he passed away the matter went through the courts.
My mother received her share of the estate, and I am now trying to receive the remaining inheritance as his only child and next of kin.

Over the past few years, I’ve submitted all requested documentation, including ID, birth certificates, and certified copies requested by the court.
The case was handled by the local court, sent to county court, and later returned to the local court.

More than six months ago, I resubmitted certified documents, and after recently following up I was told the case is still “in the judge’s to-do box.”

I understand there are significant court backlogs, but I’m trying to understand:

• What does “in the judge’s to-do box” actually mean?
• Does it indicate the case is waiting to be reviewed, or close to a decision?
• Is there any rough timeline for this stage of the process?
• Has anyone experienced similar probate/inheritance delays in the UK courts?

I’m also concerned about potential legal time limits relating to estate funds, although I have complied with all requests and deadlines given to me by the court.

Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks.

Ps I only discovered the word probate today & the Home Was Repossessed a few months before he passed so no letter of admin, Please keep replies simple, I've no idea on this stuff.

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for insight on a time frame regarding a delayed inheritance/probate matter in the UK.

My father passed away during COVID without a will.
My parents were never married but had previously lived together in a property owned by my father.
Before his death, there was already an ongoing legal dispute regarding the property, and after he passed away the matter went through the courts.
My mother received her share of the estate, and I am now trying to receive the remaining inheritance as his only child and next of kin.

Over the past few years, I’ve submitted all requested documentation, including ID, birth certificates, and certified copies requested by the court.
The case was handled by the local court, sent to county court, and later returned to the local court.

More than six months ago, I resubmitted certified documents, and after recently following up I was told the case is still “in the judge’s to-do box.”

I understand there are significant court backlogs, but I’m trying to understand:

• What does “in the judge’s to-do box” actually mean?
• Does it indicate the case is waiting to be reviewed, or close to a decision?
• Is there any rough timeline for this stage of the process?
• Has anyone experienced similar probate/inheritance delays in the UK courts?

I’m also concerned about potential legal time limits relating to estate funds, although I have complied with all requests and deadlines given to me by the court.

Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks.

Ps I only discovered the word probate today & the Home Was Repossessed a few months before he passed so no letter of admin, Please keep replies simple, I've no idea on this stuff.

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice or insight into a long-running inheritance situation in the UK.

My father passed away during COVID without leaving a will. My parents were never married but were together for around 9 years and lived together in a house that my father bought about 3 years into their relation ship (never in my mothers name). They separated when I was very young, I’m his only child and next of kin. My father never remarried or had any other children, and his parents passed away before I was born.

Before my father died, my mother had already been in the process of claiming a share of the property due to their previous cohabitation because of some old fashioned law. After his death, the matter went through the courts, and my mother eventually received her share of the estate from the property sale.

The remaining inheritance should come to me as his only child, but I’ve been trying to sort this out for years. Unfortunately, because of financial pressures and the cost of living, it took me a long time to afford all the required documents and certifications.

So far, I’ve provided:

• My birth certificate.
• Passport.
• Driving licence.
• Bank ID/documents.
• My father’s death certificate.
• My father’s birth certificate.

The case was originally handled through the local court, then sent to county court, reviewed there, and later returned to the local court. The latest update I received is that the case is now “in the judge’s to-do box.”

I resubmitted the certified documents more than six months ago, and after recently following up, I was told the case is “still in the judge’s to-do box.”

I understand the courts have significant backlogs following COVID, so I know delays are common. However, I’m struggling to understand whether this means my case simply hasn’t been reviewed yet, or whether it’s waiting on something specific.

The delay has been really difficult because I’ve been trying to get a business off the ground for months, and this inheritance would make a major difference financially, particularly for marketing and getting things moving properly.

I’m trying to understand:

• What does “in the judge’s to-do box” actually mean?
• Does this suggest the case is near completion or still early in the process?
• Is there any rough timeline for how long a judge may take to review something like this?
• Has anyone experienced something similar with probate/inheritance delays in the UK?

One of the reasons I’m becoming increasingly anxious about the delay is because, although I’ve followed all the required steps and submitted everything within the correct timeframes, I’m aware there are legal time limits surrounding unclaimed estate funds.

My understanding is that if matters are not resolved within a certain period, the funds could eventually pass to the government as unclaimed money. Because of that, I’m worried about whether the ongoing court delays could affect my ability to receive the inheritance, even though I’ve complied with everything requested of m wel within the time allowed.

This situation has been weighing on me heavily because receiving these funds would give me a real opportunity to move forward financially and properly invest in getting my business off the ground.

Any advice or insight would be appreciated. Thanks.

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