Need help from a Solicitor whom specialises in Cyprus Law

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My father (pops) passed away in Cyprus.

Pops had dual citizenship and was living in Cyprus at the time.

While I have been applying for the UK probate the British HM Courts and Tribunals Service have requested a copy of the Cyprus will. Does anyone know why they will need to see a copy of this will, as I have provided them with the original UK will?

The British HM Courts and Tribunal Service has also enquired about a inheritance certificate issued by Cyprus, does anyone know what this is, and again why do they need to see this?

I have also been asked to produce a Affidavit of Foreign Law from someone conversant with the inheritance laws of Cyprus confirming who is beneficially entitled to the estate of the deceased under Cypriot inheritance laws. It should also confirm that the deceased died intestate in Cyprus.

I have been told, the affidavit can be provided by a solicitor in the UK but must be qualified to practice law in Cyprus. I did a google search, and contacted a few solicitors who specialise in Cyprus Lay in the UK. One solicitor said they can sort this all out for me, but it would cost between 4 - 6 thousand pounds. This was far outside my disposable income, and seemed to be quite a lot.

Another solicitor said he would need to talk to me first, and a 30 minute conversation would cost £250.00

I was wondering if anyone had any answers to the above questions, and also can anyone recommend a solicitor who practises Cyprus Law. I don't want to be ripped off, and I would of thought, the information I need would not cost too much.

I am located in ED.

One last thing, I have discovered a will belonging to my late father in Cyprus. The will states clearly, his estate should be left to his wife. Unfortunately, his wife passed away before he did. The will makes no reference to his children benefiting from his estate. Would it help my probate application, if I passed on the will to British HM Courts and Tribunals Service, or will it make things worse, as none of his children are mentioned???

One last thing, There was a court inquest, starting in October 2025. Would this court inquest be completed now, and would I receive a report?

Any offers of help, greatly appreciated.