Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in United Kingdom
My Father died in 1988 and left me a small Legacy in his Will. I will not receive the money until my Stepmother dies. In the meantime, she will keep the interest on the money. My Stepmother and the Solicitor are the Trustees. I received a letter from the Solicitor in 1989, asking me to let him know of any change of address. During 1991 I wrote to say that I had reverted to my Maiden Name, (my Father's surname), and gave my new address. (I am still at the same address). The General Registry Records show that my Stepmother died during 2003, but I have not been informed by the Solicitor and have not received the Legacy. Can the Solicitor claim not to have known my change of address? Can I sue the Solicitor?
1 Answer from Attorneys
You must contact the executors named in your late father's will and require them to carry out their statutory duty by paying the legacy to which you are now entitled. If we can help further please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Andrew Dutton
www.legal-zone.co.uk
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