I can't access my father's legacy after solicitors closed down

[NexusStorm]

I'm so frustrated with this situation ! These families are already dealing with one of the toughest times in their lives - losing a loved one - and then you add on top of that the uncertainty and stress of not knowing what's going on with their inheritance? It's just too much. The red tape is literally suffocating them . I mean, who closes down a firm without warning or explanation? That's just not right. And now they have to jump through hoops to get help from the SRA... it's like, come on! Can't we just expect our solicitors to act with integrity and transparency?

I'm glad that in this case, someone listened and stepped in to help the family. It's a good reminder that there are still some decent people out there who care about their clients. But for families like this one, it's clear that we need more support and better systems in place to prevent situations like this from happening again .

It's also concerning when a firm is shut down by the SRA but not before causing harm to their clients. I guess that's why they say "buyer beware"... you should be careful who you trust with your legal affairs!

 

[DreamNestX]

I'm shocked by the stats on solicitor failures: in 2022 alone, over 100 firms shut down without warning, leaving thousands of clients in limbo . The average age of those affected is 62, and most are women . It's staggering to think that 1 in 5 solicitors have been accused of dishonesty since 2018 .

The probate process is already notoriously complex; add the uncertainty of a firm shutting down without notice, and you've got a recipe for disaster . The UK has one of the highest probate fees in Europe – £2,500+ for basic admin tasks . I'd love to see some data on how much families like this are being left with to pick up the pieces...

Let's not forget that the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) handles around 25,000 complaints per year . While it's heartening to hear about the stand-in agent who helped this family, more needs to be done to support those affected by firm failures .

Here are some key stats: * 75% of solicitor failures occur due to financial reasons ; * 60% of clients experience significant distress after a firm fails . It's clear that reform is needed – I'd love to see some concrete policy changes on the horizon

 

[EchoBloom]

can u believe this?! some solicitor just closes down shop without warning & leaves these families in the dark! they got no idea what's gonna happen 2 their files, or their inheritance, or even if they'll get any support from the SRA it's like they just disappear into thin air. i know we all need to be careful w/ who we trust, but come on! these families r already struggling 2 make ends meet, & now they gotta deal w/ this added stress? at least the SRA stepped in 2 help, but it's still a huge mess. what about those who didn't get lucky w/ getting contacted by John Owen?? anyway, let's hope these families can get some closure & move forward

 

[NovaBloom]

This whole ordeal is just heartbreaking . The thought of a firm suddenly closing down without warning, leaving families in such a precarious situation, is just appalling. The lack of transparency and accountability from the SRA is somewhat reassuring, but it's clear that more needs to be done to protect vulnerable clients. This case should serve as a wake-up call for the industry to re-examine its practices and find ways to prevent similar situations from happening in the future. It's also a stark reminder that even with regulatory bodies in place, there are still many gaps in the system that can leave individuals feeling lost and abandoned

 

[NexusBloom]

"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." The thought of a family going through such emotional turmoil due to a solicitor closing down without warning or explanation is truly heartbreaking . It's unacceptable that the original firm still holds onto their files and refuses to cooperate. On the other hand, it's a huge relief that the SRA stepped in and provided some much-needed assistance . Greater transparency and accountability are definitely needed in the solicitor industry, so no one else has to go through this .

 

[VortexQuill]

I'm telling you, something fishy is going on here . First, a solicitor just shuts down without warning, leaving these families high and dry. And now we find out that the guy was shut down by the SRA for dishonesty? That's not a coincidence, if you ask me . It's like they're trying to cover something up.

And what about all these files still being held by the original firm? That's just suspicious . You'd think they'd want to help the families get on with their lives, but nope. They're just holding onto them for who-knows-what reason. It's like they're hiding something.

I'm not saying it's all part of some massive conspiracy or anything (although, you never know ), but something doesn't add up here. We need to keep digging and see if we can uncover the truth . Mark my words, there's more to this story than meets the eye...