Client died, cheque bounced

[matty g]

Even though the OP said it was for a days work. It may have been the only day that week that work was done. So it may be a weeks worth.

[Simpo Two]

p1stonhead said:

If it was £90 then id leave it. If it was £900 I wouldnt.
There is definitely a value at which it would be worth considering leaving it; that goes for anyone.

If I take £90 from you would you say 'That's fine, enjoy'? No. So why should the OP?

If the OP wishes to give £90 to the Estate by writing off the debt, that is their choice and their unnecessary generosity.

[p1stonhead]

Simpo Two said:

p1stonhead said:

If it was £90 then id leave it. If it was £900 I wouldnt.
There is definitely a value at which it would be worth considering leaving it; that goes for anyone.

If I take £90 from you would you say 'That's fine, enjoy'? No. So why should the OP?

If the OP wishes to give £90 to the Estate by writing off the debt, that is their choice and their unnecessary generosity.

Im not saying I wouldnt want it, im saying I wouldnt be bothered to go after it for the value.

OP's choice really but the amount of time it may take to get may be more than its worth.

[illmonkey]

ffs, just leave it. The value is irrelevant, it's money someone has worked for. £90 may not be much to you, but alot to some one else. No one got rich but ripping up invoices.

[p1stonhead]

illmonkey said:

ffs, just leave it. The value is irrelevant, it's money someone has worked for. £90 may not be much to you, but alot to some one else. No one got rich but ripping up invoices.

In your opinion. Just like mine is above.

[illmonkey]

I'm saying, shut up. It's not for this thread.

[p1stonhead]

illmonkey said:

I'm saying, shut up. It's not for this thread.

And im saying ps off. I can say what I want.

[illmonkey]

The OP didn't ask for an opinion if you would bother, but how to chase the money.

You're off topic and it's not required. It's tits like you that make this place a pain in the arse to get help on. Everyones got an opinion, but most are smart enough to keep it to themselves. He doesn't give a st if you'd not claim it. Either off him help with his problem or bugger off.

[isee]

illmonkey said:

The OP didn't ask for an opinion if you would bother, but how to chase the money.

You're off topic and it's not required. It's tits like you that make this place a pain in the arse to get help on. Everyones got an opinion, but most are smart enough to keep it to themselves. He doesn't give a st if you'd not claim it. Either off him help with his problem or bugger off.

Good point, well made.

[p1stonhead]

isee said:

illmonkey said:

The OP didn't ask for an opinion if you would bother, but how to chase the money.

You're off topic and it's not required. It's tits like you that make this place a pain in the arse to get help on. Everyones got an opinion, but most are smart enough to keep it to themselves. He doesn't give a st if you'd not claim it. Either off him help with his problem or bugger off.

Good point, well made.

Looking back, I agree.

No further comments from me.

[Cyder]

isee said:

illmonkey said:

The OP didn't ask for an opinion if you would bother, but how to chase the money.

You're off topic and it's not required. It's tits like you that make this place a pain in the arse to get help on. Everyones got an opinion, but most are smart enough to keep it to themselves. He doesn't give a st if you'd not claim it. Either off him help with his problem or bugger off.

Good point, well made.

+1 There's a time and a place for petty arguments about semantics and this really isn't it.

[Jamster123]

AyBee said:

I also suspect that if it's at the lower end, she can't afford to write it off. How many people on £10/hour can afford to waive 9 hours?

Very surprised by your stance - would you also expect your customers to purchase goods from you, die, and then have their estate tell you to ps off, just because they've paid you enough over the years?

Fair Point.

However Id also suggest that anyone going into business should realistically know that not everything will go to plan and prepare for this. Occasionally you get shafted one way or another. Ive had plenty problems getting paid, in one case waiting over 6 months for around 8k. At the time enough to almost sink my business.

So do I really care if my suppliers are paid up to date all the time? No.

I guess to go back to the OPs post, without knowing the amounts, it really depends on what its worth, relative to the person. If it was a relatively small amount to me Id wave it. If it was a reasonable amount Id be pretty pissed about, but doubtful if Id chase it. A large amount, lets say a weeks income Id maybe be inclined to enquire about getting paid, but would approach very delicately and expect to wait a long time to get paid.

[K12beano]

Has anybody mentioned asking the bankers, or requesting they forward a letter onto the Executors?

[Walford]

Have you any proof the work was completed, and accepted by the dead granny

[Jasandjules]

Walford said:

Have you any proof the work was completed, and accepted by the dead granny

Yes, I will wager that the cheque will stand for this. In fact, case law says so...

OP as above you really just need to notify the estate that you are owed X amount and that this cheque bounced. Invite them to confirm that the cheque will be honoured.