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Online deed of trust cheaper but is it legally binding?

underthesea
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I hear of places to get deeds of trust online rather than go to a solicitor and pay more. Do they hold water as the the ones from the solicitor?
If so, does anyone have any links?

While I'm here, if you get married, are deeds of trust still upheld?

Thanks all!

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  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
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    A solicitor will also advise. Something which a court will factor into any decision if the matter ends up there.
  • underthesea
    underthesea Posts: 97 Forumite
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    That's a good point. We can pay for it but wouldn't want to pay through the nose (which is where the MSE forum comes into play :)

    I've found some online places where it is checked by lawyers for a fee like thelaw-store.co.uk
    If we film ourselves signing, I'm sure it would add to the validity.
  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
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    underthesea wrote: »
    If we film ourselves signing, I'm sure it would add to the validity.
    :rotfl:What makes you think your signature is in any doubt. Surely you sign for things all the time (cheques, credit card applications.... blah bla).

    The only difference is a Deed must be witness, and the sitness sign to confirm they saw you sign.

    It is the contents of the Deed that are the issue. Does it unequivicably say what you want it to say?

    That's where a solicitor can help.
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