Bit of advice about a Will please!

[119]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 01 July 2026 at 19:24

[GetCarter]

I would suggest that any input here might be unreliable at best as / location / details / exact will script.

I'd def go to a local (to the deceased) probate solicitor, and get pukka legal advice.

[alscar]

Advice from GC makes sense.
Fwiw the last will assuming legal ie correctly witnessed etc is the document that takes precedent over the statement of wishes.
Who are the Executors named in the will ?
Their job is to maximise the estate to the benefit of the beneficiaries.
As soon as any estate looks like a potential issue , DIY is not the usual answer.

[FlyVintage]

What is morally and legally right vs what can easily be enforced may be two different matters. I refer you to:

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[Jayho]

From a pragmatic point of view, do the siblings get along and are they on speaking terms? Seems like the easiest solution would be for Sibling 1 to buy the 25% off of Sibling 2. Looks like they will have 75% equity in a house and can afford £500 a month rent, so mortgaging that last 25% shouldn't be difficult?

[Steve Dean]

Whilst 'Jayho' is basically on the right track we do not know the value of the property, therefore the 25% could be several hundred thousand or more. Sibling 1 may decide he doesn't want or can't afford to take on a large mortgage.
Sibling 2 is then in a situation whereby there is little he can do. If he tried to force the situation and it ended up being an ugly legal fight it would rapidly end up being very ugly. A court would be highly likely to support sibling 1 as he is living in the property and the matter could drag on for years costing both parties a great deal in legal feels.
One would like to hope that the siblings get along and can reach a financial agreement that suits both parties.
A start point would be to get a valuation on the property (this may have already been done for probate) which will determine the value of the 25%. Once this is agreed, sibling 2 could choose to accept a lower figure to bring about a simple and speedy resolution.

[119]

Thanks guys.

Property has been valued with three agents that all came back at 250k

[bompey]

119 said:

Thanks guys.

Property has been valued with three agents that all came back at 250k

In that case a 25% mortgage (£62.5k) @5% is only about £260 per month. Legal fees should be paid off within a year or so cheap option.

[119]

Sorry had to delete the message as there is a chance he could be a member here.

Thanks anyway all.