Lootman wrote:Gengulphus wrote:Quite correct, in an adversarial situation like giving evidence. And IMHO thoroughly inappropriate when one is asking for help, as in this case.
Well, Pheid would not be going to this solicitor for "help" so much as for information. He's already stated that he does not intend to seek the help of a solicitor to execute the Will (whichever one is used).
For goodness' sake! Nobody has suggested asking them for help to execute the will, so how on earth you think it's reasonable to interpret my "asking for help" that way I don't know. As CK has said:
Clitheroekid wrote:There's no need to be so specific, and in any case there's no process of `registration' for Wills. Just explain that the FIL has died, that you're looking for his Will, that you found the draft prepared by them and please would they check their records. They will be used to receiving such enquiries, and will know how to deal with them.
That's a request (not an offer to use their professional services) that they check their records and (implicitly) reply with any information that check throws up that is likely to help you.
Or more briefly, asking for help.
Gengulphus