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Solicitor sending money
dertinbay
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Hi folks was wondering how this would work, basically nearly a year ago a far out relative died, and the usual law of inheritance meant all the assets went to a much closer relative. But last week they just reached out and asked me for my “address, so my solicitor can send the paperwork to you for you to receive money”
and im just wondering what am i now actually wanting on? (They haven’t replied since getting my address) Is it as simple as a cheque or something more complicated?
and im just wondering what am i now actually wanting on? (They haven’t replied since getting my address) Is it as simple as a cheque or something more complicated?
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Sounds like they want to send some forms with your details. Is the solicitor and payment from the UK? Can you contact any relatives to confirm this is all genuine?I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Credit Cards, Savings & investments, and Budgeting & Bank Accounts boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.
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Thanks for replying, Do you mean it might be forms to confirm bank details or such? Yeah its legitimate as had a strong hint a year ago i might be due a gift from it. And its in the Uk.
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My wife and I both inherited some money on separate occasions and the solicitors wrote to us explaining what we'd be getting. One of them asked me for my bank details and the other was very old fashioned and insisted on sending a cheque. There was nothing else we had to do as far as i remember. Solicitors always drag their heels so expect a long wait.1
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They will want proof of ID etc.dertinbay said:Thanks for replying, Do you mean it might be forms to confirm bank details or such? Yeah its legitimate as had a strong hint a year ago i might be due a gift from it. And its in the Uk.
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But last week they just reached out and asked me for my “address, so my solicitor can send the paperwork to you for you to receive money”
Who is 'they'. and 'my solicitor'.
How did they contact you?
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They = original beneficiaries of inheritance
contacted via email address , that Id given to them at time of relatives passing. It was “their” solicitor they were speaking of.0 -
Sounds like it's all legit, just wait for the paperwork to confirm your ID and arrange the payment (paid to your account, or cheque).I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Credit Cards, Savings & investments, and Budgeting & Bank Accounts boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.
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Super, thanks everybody.0
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