Thank you for all your replies. I do have a copy of the will, and as far as I know I do not have to apply for probate, MOH's will was simple, he left everything to me. All I have done is to inform the people with whom we had joint accounts of his death. They have removed his name, so I assume it is all going to be that simple.
If however I do come across any other obstacles I may have to deal with the solicitor in the end.
If however I do come across any other obstacles I may have to deal with the solicitor in the end.