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my brother died and i became the executor of his money i got a letter to pay a debt not knowing my brothers finances i paid it but now have found out the debt has not been chased for over 6 years he has no ccj as i have checked could i get the money back thanks andy
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No. The payment will have been offset against the debt.
Although it may have been unenforceable, it was still owed.0 -
In effect, you have paid it voluntarily, so no comebacks.No free lunch, and no free laptop0
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