Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Arizona

Following a terminal illness I had to rebuild my life in every way. Wonderful friends (a married couple) sent me benevolent financial gifts at their desecration as they determined the amounts to help me. I did not ask for the financial gifts and there was never any discussion of the gifts being paid back, as the couple stated repeatedly verbally they were gifts of help.

Now they are 97 and 94 respectfully and their daughter has written an accusatory letter demanding all of the monies they gave me "be paid back in full immediately or she will take severe legal action" There are no signed documents between the benevolent givers and myself. What is the answer to her demand?


Asked on 7/27/16, 4:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Hyder Law Office of Scott W. Hyder, PLC

You should immediately send a letter to them asking them to provide any documentation or other evidence that shows the monies that were paid were intended as a loan instead of a gift. That way, you are covering yourself in case there is something in writing (i.e., a promissory note or some e-mails) that shows it was more of a loan instead of a gift.

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Answered on 7/27/16, 5:00 pm


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