Query on dispute of will / probate

phatwa

To clarify the other point, the ex partner has already instructed a solicitor. That is where the 50pc figure comes from, she is communicating only through them.

Yorkshireman99

phatwa wrote: »

To clarify the other point, the ex partner has already instructed a solicitor. That is where the 50pc figure comes from, she is communicating only through them.

She has very little chance of succeeding. Whoever applies for LOA needs to understand that they should not be intimidated or bullied by such tactics. It sounds like a big try on.

SevenOfNine

Yorkshireman99 wrote: »

Even before such an offer was made you would need to see some solid evidence of the case.

If former 'partner' has instructed & will only communicate via their solicitor, seems simple enough to write a reply to said solicitor & ask YB99's question, sounds like a good start.

Request evidence such as original utility bill, bank statement, at least 2 of any type of thing requested when one must provide proof of address.

At least then if they don't produce anything but continue to proceed with this, you'll be able to show you tried to get appropriate supporting documentation prior to the case being brought but were unsuccessful.

Yorkshireman99

SevenOfNine wrote: »

If former 'partner' has instructed & will only communicate via their solicitor, seems simple enough to write a reply to said solicitor & ask YB99's question, sounds like a good start.

Request evidence such as original utility bill, bank statement, at least 2 of any type of thing requested when one must provide proof of address.

At least then if they don't produce anything but continue to proceed with this, you'll be able to show you tried to get appropriate supporting documentation prior to the case being brought but were unsuccessful.

Those would be a start but really the claimant would need to provide evidence of cohabitation and residence over a period of time plus financial dependency. It is not unknown for a client to seriously mislead their solicitor about the strength of their case. Perhaps it is worth saying that the claimant has to prove their case as a starting point perhaps during formal mediation. Unless the OP, perhaps inadvertently, omitted any crucial facts IMHO even mediation would be of dubious benefit at this stage. The bottom line is the claimant has to make a proper case rather than sabre rattling as at present.