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Estate query relating to Scottish law and disinherited son
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buddy9 said:iamlindypops said:Thank you buddy9, my understanding now is that I have to provide my brother a sixth of mum's moveable estate once all expenses & liabilities have been paid.
I presume I will need to write to my brother to inform of his legal rights and ask if he wishes to renounce his rights, is there anywhere I can find a template letter with legal text to make the communication formal?
Thank you again
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Googling on your question might have been both quicker and easier, if you're only after simple facts rather than opinions!0 -
Marcon said:buddy9 said:It's 1/6th if no surviving spouse and three children. But where do the nephews come into this?
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Of course the OP needs proper advice this is a complex situation. Nothing wrong with a bit of googling if it helps us to understand the circumstances and situation
buddy9 said:
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Although legal advice may be required this is a small cash only estate, so that advice is going to cost disproportionally. In the first instance as the executor the OP should write to the disinherited child, asking them if they wish to claim their legal rights or if they are willing to formally discharge those rights so you can distribute the estate as directed by the will.
If they want to claim them it is simple, you distribute the estate as per buddy9’s post above.
If they discharge their rights distribute the estate as per the will, but keep their written response as proof should they try to change their mind.
It only really becomes difficult if they refuse to respond leaving you in limbo for up to 20 years.0 -
Since the death of my late DM in 2021 I have been 'caretaking' a sum. My late brother had five children - four all dealt with in line with legal requirements (actually in excess but that's a different matter) - his eldest son pre-deceased my DM so his share should go to his three minor children. There has been no response from their mother, in fact she doesn't maintain contact with any family, not even her own. So, I have stuck the monies into an interest bearing account 'ring fenced' for them.My intention is to 1) leave it there, highlighted for my executors and perhaps 2) attempt to make contact again when the eldest child reaches 18 years of age. They are all in Australia so the whole thing is not the easiest, however I decided ages ago to not sweat it too much and only do what I can do.2
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Thank you Gers Keep_pedalling Flugelhorn Marcon buddy9 all help in understanding process has been greatly appreciated. It has been a minefield for me. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻0
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