** need advice on “Sub from Solicitor” **

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Hi guys, I’m new to using forums.
Ive just a question that I need help with.

Has anybody got any experience in getting a substitute from a solicitor?
I’m waiting on some money coming through from a solicitor but recently Ive lost my job and funds are a bit tight at the minute.
Somebody gave me the idea to ask for a ‘sub’ form the solicitor and the amount will be deducted from your claim.

Any advice welcome.

:money:

Thanks

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  • Zola.
    Zola. Posts: 2,204 Forumite
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    I have never heard of this, but it sounds like it leaves you vulnerable to their terms.

    What about family or close friends?
  • BigAl94
    BigAl94 Posts: 1,919 Forumite
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    Its a subvention, not a substitute. I would be certain that no solicitor would do this but no harm in asking. There was a time when if a claim was agreed and awaiting payment a bank would lend against a solicitor's undertaking but those days are gone, family or friends is your best bet.
  • CEON44
    CEON44 Posts: 473 Forumite
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    I have heard of people doing this and solicitors complying. I suppose it all depends on where the money you are waiting on is coming from. If it is sure fire guaranteed money I'm pretty sure the solicitor will give you a sub. But if its maybe a claim or something with 50/50 chance of winning then no chance of a sub.
    I started out with nothing......And still have most of it left:p
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