A woman faced a €246 ‘storage’ fee from her solicitor for her mother’s will, sparking outrage and raising questions about solicitors' practices. The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) has issued warnings to solicitors not to impose such fees for the release of wills.
Complaints to the LSRA have surged by 19% in the latest reporting period, highlighting growing concerns among the public regarding legal fees and transparency in the handling of wills by solicitors.