Caveat

NAR

freda11 wrote: »

Thanks folks. Still got the inheritance act though, solicitor doesn't think he has much chance of succeeding, but will keep you posted.

Think this will be more easily dealt with than the caveat.

troubleinparadise

Oh dear, this is just going to rumble on...

It sounds as though you have answers for each of his points, and if you can give them factually via your solicitor then it is a waiting game to see if he wishes to pursue further action after taking legal advice again based on the response to his claims/accusations.

His solicitor must be rubbing his hands; I suspect he is probably counting on this ultimately achieving a compromise payment just to stop the whole thing from dragging on in a "Bleak House" Jarndyce and Jarndyce fashion, whatever the truth of the matter; or maybe he does believe his client's version of events...

What does your solicitor say?

freda11

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troubleinparadise

That's all you can do really - find paperwork, names of those involved and dates of events to support your responses.

In a way this is flushing out what you have to back up your claims vs his version of events.

Yet more time spent on this, and more stress. I hope you are still feeling strong in the face of this new challenge :eek:

freda11

I have also found some rough paperwork father in law did with family members names and amounts next to them, his sons name is crossed off, along with some other names and amounts.

RAS

I think he is hoping for a compromise payment because he pretty much knows it will not stand up in court; after all he has already changed his arguements multiple times.

Best thing may be to advise that you will be seeking costs from him if he continues to court.

freda11

Thanks trouble, I won't let him get me down. He has told too many lies and these thankfully can be proven. If it goes to court we have for witnesses, amongst others, the solicitor who drafted the will, the nursing home manager and manageress, the undertaker and a good friend and neighbour of the family who was witness to the will signing.

troubleinparadise

freda11 wrote: »

I have also found some rough paperwork father in law did with family members names and amounts next to them, his sons name is crossed off, along with some other names and amounts.

Anything and everything will help - he really is vexatious!

(and I can't even remember what the amount of money involved was anymore )

freda11

Thanks RAS, that's what we were wondering, otherwise surely he would have demanded ALL our gifted money back.

freda11

The money involved is roughly £50k bank accounts and property £140k, mind you after this there will be none left. Can he claim for his costs to be paid out of the estate, win or loose, court or no court?