How low can you go?

Claire86

I agree it is a lot of guess work. Again many thanks to those that are trying to help. Have had a look at the probate link but we're in Scotland and so far today I haven't had the chance to look at the page for that so I don't know how much different it is. Tobe honest I'm kind of starting to worry about this a little. The partners aunt and mum always kind of sheltered him from a lot of stuff so I'm getting a bit worried that there's stuff going on that we're not being told about.

MortgageMamma

Do you know who wrote the will to begin with? There are services you can use that track down lost wills - yes you have to pay for it but it could be a start if you are struggling

How direct a conversation have you had with the Aunt? To be honest she may be holding back because she is overwhelmed about the situation and the process that has to follow. It could be as simple as that, but my guess based on what you've said about how vague and unhelpful she is being is that there could be another issue that she is not talking about.

In your situation, before I contacted any professional experts for help I would get a copy of the title deed from land registry and sit down with her again and tell her straight. If you are certain your partners late Mother wanted him to own the property outright and it was an oversight that it passed to his Aunt when he was an adult, then tell her you INSIST this is sorted before she becomes ill or dies and leaves everything in a complete mess. Tell her you INSIST on knowing if there are any other issues preventing her from relinquishing ownership of the property and if she still isn't forthcoming them tell her its what his Mother would have wanted and it is usual for children to inherit their parents estate and that you will be taking further professional advice on the matter.

Now I know some people may think this is unnecessarily confrontational, and perhaps for the feint hearted sort it is but I am of the belief one should always speak exactly what is on their mind in plain English straight off. Life is too short to !!!!! foot about being tactful and hoping for the best. Have a very direct conversation, say what you want, wait for direct answers. If the answers are not forthcoming then look to take legal advice at the very least.

You don't need the finance right now to pay off the 2k, thats the least of your worries - its very easy to raise or save that amount - you need to get to the bottom of whats happened and you won't get anywhere without asking difficult questions and insisting on answers.

getmore4less

Claire86 wrote: »

I agree it is a lot of guess work. Again many thanks to those that are trying to help. Have had a look at the probate link but we're in Scotland and so far today I haven't had the chance to look at the page for that so I don't know how much different it is. Tobe honest I'm kind of starting to worry about this a little. The partners aunt and mum always kind of sheltered him from a lot of stuff so I'm getting a bit worried that there's stuff going on that we're not being told about.

Significant information as the law is quite different.


start here

Claire86

Unfortunately I don't have a clue who wrote it. I wish it were as easy as sitting down and talking to her as I stated before she is funny when it comes to parting with this house even though it wasn't really intended to be hers in the end. Put it this way, shes' not long agreed to let us empty out the front room (which was her sisters) in order that we can make proper use of the house. For a long time we were wondering what we would do if we had a kid because she was the weird about moving anything that belonged to her sister. Generally we all get along fine but suggesting moving anything or changing anything was not worth the aftermath. She has always been a bit odd about various things even before all this so it's hard to attribute it to either she doesn't want to let her sister go or it's just her personality. I'm certainly going to see now if I can get a copy of the will to see what it says and where we can go from there.

Rolandtheroadie

Perhaps start here.

https://www.mygov.scot/who-owns-land-properties/