Hi

I can't go into this too much as I don't want to end up in trouble. Also if anyone thinks this probably shouldn't be written pls let me know.
If a deed of trust is in place re money from property and a solicitor hands out the money as per the deed of trust..............in this case 2 people would have the money half each and they would then give the other 2 people their share resulting in everyone having a quarter of the money!!!
(Sorry not easy when you can't give too much away). The solicitor who handed her the money knew there had been a dispute between 3 of us and her for nearly 3 yrs!!!
Now the person who was to give me my share has not done so and apparently it is not a criminal offence to do this as she was given the money by a solicitor and so she has not stolen it. All she has done apparently is not honor the deed of trust!!! and I cannot do anything legally about it except start a civil proceeding which could apparently take up to 5 yrs!!!
I am now very out of pocket. She has changed her telephone numbers and her address is not available. I do have a work contact number but she now takes no calls as she knows I have it, have spoken to her boss and he just says it is not work related. Also in law apparently if I go to her work I can be arrested and if I call her all the time at work she can get an harrassment order.
Does anyone understand the law cos I am at a loss that she can do this.

Anyone got any ideas.
Pls if you think this mail is risky let me know as she is in the dog world!!!

Can you speak to someone initially at Citizen's Advice? they may be able to advise or pass you on to someone who can, I'm afraid I haven't a clue. Good luck with it, though.

Lindsay
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Hopefully someone can offer some sound legal advice soon. It seems to me that if 4 people were supposed to share the money the solicitor would give the money to all 4 people? I certainly agree that you can't call this person all the time or visit their work as that is harassment. Are you listed on the deed of trust as a beneficiary?

Yes I am. The 2 who were given the money held the mortgage.
Have spoken to another solicitor and he stated that if the solicitor knew there was a dispute he should never have handed her the money but gotten her to accept that my money would have been handed to the other mortgage holder so she would take 3 quarers and hand it out to us and the one we all don't get on with just got her money.

OK...so lets try and get this straight for anyone wanting to help? Is this the scenario... A and B lived in a house that C and D(you) had put up the money for- via a deed of trust? The house was sold and the solicitor split the money between A and B, A then gave C their share but B didn't give you your share - is that it? If it is I don't understand how that could happen. I'll watch this thread with interest though, as I know someone who has a deed of trust arrangement with an ex bf as they couldn't afford a mortgage. They'd love to be able to sell the house and not pay back the money I'm sure :rolleyes:

Ok I will try it your way.................

A, B, C and D all put in equal shares and brought a house together for all to live in. But D never moved in (for reasons I def cannot go into on here). D was offered her money back at the time she said she was not moving in, but decided to be difficult and would not take it. D has been offered money over the last 2 yrs at one stage she was offered nearly twice as much as she put in to walk away.
As a result of all the hassle A, B and C with the knowledge of D sold the house. The mortgage was held by A and D and they got half money each. A gave B her share. D has run off with mine (C's). Or in law I should say has failed to give me mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would never use a deed of trust again but apparently thousands are in place all over the UK, well I hope they never fall out with those involved cos I think our deed of trust forgot to mention what happens if parties fall out.

hi

well not sure if it is the right thing to do or not but have decided to publish a true and accurate account of what has happened on my website, the accusations have always been towards our dogs and I have nothing to hide, have also added a bit of advice to her.

Thought I may as well let her know that 2007 is just about to start with a bang!!! She has ruined our lives for 3 years now it is time people knew the truth.

Have sent a copy of what I have written to the other parties involved on my side and to a couple of friends to see what they think and to find out whether any bits should be taken out but it will definately go on in some form.

I have a solicitor lined up, he is good and he will take her on and hit her hard. 

When I sat here last night I looked at my dogs and promised myself and them I will resolve this matter I need the money for our future. After the last 3 years I have nothing else to lose.

As no-one on here has been able to give you advice, may I suggest that you say no more on the case here - or anywhere else on the web?

The reason I suggest this is that you could well land yourself in a lot of legal trouble, because laws of slander/libel still apply on the internet - and you could cause yourself no end of problems.   If, as you say, you now have a good solicitor - let him/her deal with it - personally, I would think that your complaint is against the original solicitor, but I'm not in a position to advise you legally.   Leave it to your solicitor - you will be paying him/her enough, as it is!

All good wishes for 2007.

Margot