Making a will - Citizens Advice Before making a decision on who to use, it's always advisable to check with a few local solicitors to find out how much they charge You might have access to legal advice through an addition to an insurance policy that covers the costs of a solicitor preparing or checking a will
Finding free or affordable legal help - Citizens Advice Find out how to get legal help if you're on a low income, including advice from a law centre or legal aid solicitor, and trial or tribunal representation by a pro bono barrister
Check what it might cost to make an employment tribunal claim The tribunal can take into account how much you can afford to pay when deciding whether to make a costs order You might also need to talk to an adviser Check what costs you can get if you win If you had legal representation, the judge can make a costs order telling your employer to pay your costs
Costs of civil court action using simple procedure Cost of using a solicitor Using a solicitor to prepare the case and submit the claim form or defend your case can be expensive Find out more about the process, cost and benefits of using a solicitor You don’t have to use a solicitor for simple procedure You can choose to represent yourself, have a lay representative or a court supporter
Wills - Citizens Advice How much does it cost to make a will Solicitors can set their own charges for drawing up a will If your will is complex it might be more expensive Check with a few local solicitors to find out how much they charge The fees might be listed on their website Some Scottish solicitors offer online will writing services
Dealing with the financial affairs of someone who has died If you don’t have a solicitor, you can ask HMRC to work out how much inheritance tax is owed They have to tell you how much is owed before probate can be granted Tax can be paid directly from the bank account of the person who died To ask for this you will need to complete Form IHT423 Get Form IHT423 on GOV UK Debts
Help with legal fees when you separate - Citizens Advice Ask them how much they charge and how long they think the process will take Don’t automatically go for the cheapest or the closest It’s important you feel you’ll have a good relationship with them Paying less for a barrister If your separation is complicated or needs specialist advice, a solicitor might pass your case to a barrister
Using mediation to help you separate - Citizens Advice Some solicitors offer an initial meeting for free or a fixed cost - use this time to find out as much as you can You’re unlikely to get detailed advice, but you should get an idea of how complicated your case is and roughly how much it’ll cost you You should ask your solicitor to give you a written estimate of how much your legal fees
What is simple procedure - Citizens Advice Find out how to take someone to court in Scotland using the simple procedure Get advice on when to use simple procedure, how much it costs and how to apply
Deciding whether to make a small claim - Citizens Advice It can be difficult to decide how much compensation to claim You might need to get legal help from an adviser or a solicitor There’s a time limit for claiming for repairs that your landlord knew were needed but didn’t fix in a reasonable time You must claim within 6 years of them knowing the repairs needed to be done