Unresponsive Beneficiary

Yorkshireman99

The solicitor is absolutely correct. Very difficult to advise when you are dealing with such a devious character. In view of the sum it sounds
as if the beneficiary wants to conceal it that could for various reasons. Sorry I can’t offer a solution.

getmore4less

You need to satisfy yourself the person you are communicating with is the right person.

Keep_pedalling

getmore4less wrote: »

You need to satisfy yourself the person you are communicating with is the right person.

You need to check that the beneficiary was not an undischarged bankrupt, or was subject to an IVA at the date of death. If they were or have been subsequently made so then their inheritance should not go directly to them but the official receiver dealing with their case.

https://www.gov.uk/search-bankruptcy-insolvency-register

iammumtoone

If you were to hand everything over to a solicitor at this stage, would the cost of this now only come out the 'lost' beneficiaries money?

If yes thats what I would do. You don't want to leave yourself open to any complaints in furture especially with that amount of money and the type of person you seem to be dealing with.

getmore4less

The solicitor said this was a mailing address but NOT proven as the beneficiary's actual address,

how do they suggest you do that,

My earlier point is that personal ID is the important one.

Address faking is far too easy for those that want to do it.

If you go through the lists of recommended acceptable ID for name and address which would you choose as acceptable?

chesky

Electoral roll?
Visit in person?

Margot123

They aren't on the open register (Electoral Roll), I've already checked.
I already offered to meet them half way between where we live but they declined the offer point blank. Perhaps they are now abroad, but I really don't have a clue where they are.

I think my only course of action is to do more searches regarding bankruptcy etc. Perhaps setting on a professional with experience in these things. At least I can then show I've done all I can to trace them and prove their identity.

All seems very odd, as who on Earth ignores such a vast sum of money?

Malthusian

Margot123 wrote: »

What can be next course of action? Invest the money as the will states I can do?

As the 3rd beneficiary could ask you for payment today, investing in anything that could fall in value or could not be withdrawn on demand is a no-no. Just leave it in the executor's account.

Could you say to the 1st and 2nd beneficiary "I can't seem to get hold of your brother/sister, have you heard from them recently"?

I would send a message to the beneficiary (you said you'd offered to literally meet them halfway and they'd refused, so presumably you know those contact details work) saying that unless they arrange to collect the money in the next two weeks you will have to hand it over to the solicitor and any costs will come out of their share of the estate.

Yorkshireman99

Margot123 wrote: »

They aren't on the open register (Electoral Roll), I've already checked.
I already offered to meet them half way between where we live but they declined the offer point blank. Perhaps they are now abroad, but I really don't have a clue where they are.

I think my only course of action is to do more searches regarding bankruptcy etc. Perhaps setting on a professional with experience in these things. At least I can then show I've done all I can to trace them and prove their identity.

All seems very odd, as who on Earth ignores such a vast sum of money?

A bankrupt or somebody with debts. Possibly benefit worries.

getmore4less

If they are that dodgy, what about Prison?

Time for some serious stalking.