Savings at the time of death query

dzug1

ggordster wrote: »

Sorry my choice of words were incorrect, you are correct in saying my offer was refused. As far as she was concerned there was never a problem as if she hadnt given me the money 10 years ago her intentions were to leave it to me in the end anyway.

Her intentions, unless expressed in her will, are irrelevant

Mojisola

dzug1 wrote: »

Her intentions, unless expressed in her will, are irrelevant

That's true - but her intentions can also be evidenced by her actions.

Gran had ten years to ask for the money to be paid back. As she didn't make any effort to get the money back, it would be hard to prove that it was a debt to the estate rather than a gift.

This is depending on us having the whole story. If Gran has spent the last ten years complaining to relatives that the loan hasn't been paid back, her daughter may feel she has a case to pursue.

uknick

OP, what does your mother/father (sibling of sister taking action)think about this?

It seems strange to pursue a relatively small amount such as this through the courts, unless there is some bad family history.

atush

Mojisola wrote: »

No, she doesn't have any right to the money.

Don't get drawn into discussions. Keep it short and simple - grandmother gave (not loaned) me the money.

I agree, the fact that she didn't even want it back means it was a gift. And even if she had, in the absence of any contract, it is a gift.


Is there bad blood between your parents and this aunt?