The firm that is holding the files has gone out of business, and complaining may take months
My dad died in July in harrowing circumstances. Our probate application was close to being finalised by our solicitor.
Then this month we received an email from the solicitor, Samuel Phillips Law, to say it had ceased trading. No explanation was given.
We have instructed new solicitors, but Samuel Phillips still has our file and won’t answer calls or emails.
I have no money left as I’m self-employed, and was unable to work while my dad was dying. Now I can’t access Dad’s legacy or confirm that we don’t meet the inheritance tax threshold because this firm is holding files hostage.
