thanks for the reply so quickly @mathepac . We've been on this road for 4 years now and I don't want to drop the ball at this stage. It's a bit of a journey but could be one worth making.My advice, be there. These first appearances tend to be one of my pet hates from life outside the court, a meeting about a meeting, but you never know, stuff may crop up and you need to be able to issue instructions to your solicitor for clarification, lack of understanding, etc.
Be clear. The judge and all the rest of them are there on your dime either through taxes, via fees paid directly by you or by reductions in the overall inheritance pot. They're all supposed to be miced up these days, but that does not necessarily mean you'll be able to hear clearly all the time.
You really should be guided by your solicitor in such matters. And if the current communication channel with the solicitor isn't working then address that as a matter of urgency.We've been told by our solicitor that we dont need to be in the courthouse but just looking for advice as to whether it would be in our best interests to be there anyway, just in case? I'm not clear on what is actually going to be the outcome of the first court appearance.
Thanks in advance for any help. You can probably tell from above that Im just paraphrasing what comes from the solicitor to my sibling, who isnt very good at asking probing questions, but is doing her best in difficult circumstances!!
Why attend if you don't need to, you have no input on the day, and it serves no useful purpose? It's probably just a case progression hearing or something like that - e.g. to agree a day for an actual hearing.thanks guys. Our solicitor said there was no need for any of us to be there but it can do nothing but good to get a first hand view of whats going on, even if nothing happens on the actual day. Its a long, slow, painful, draining process but hopefully will be worth it in the end.
The Judge may have questions, and maybe you being present could help expedite.
Because answering questions and issuing instructions in real time is a good idea.stuff may crop up and you need to be able to issue instructions to your solicitor for clarification, lack of understanding, etc.
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