Hi All,
Hoping someone could advise on the best course of action for the following situation.
My mother inherited a commercial property three years ago from her late brother. All cash elements of his estate were left to an individual whom we do not know all that well.
From the date of death until probated was granted all rents were to be paid into the solicitors clients account until such time as my mother took ownership of the property and a new lease agreed with the tenant.
All but one months rent was paid to the client account. The missing months rent was paid into her late brother bank account and subsequently distributed as part of the cash element of his estate.
The solicitor has admitted it was an error by his office when advised of this almost 12 months ago and said he would resolve the issue. I have sent repeated emails over the last 12 months with the majority being ignored and the ones that have been responded to have said he has been very busy and will attend to the issue next week.
Is there any other avenues we can explore or governing bodies we can contact to resolve this issue. The amount outstanding is 3k and all fees relating to probate and new lease were fully paid by my mother.
Hoping someone could advise on the best course of action for the following situation.
My mother inherited a commercial property three years ago from her late brother. All cash elements of his estate were left to an individual whom we do not know all that well.
From the date of death until probated was granted all rents were to be paid into the solicitors clients account until such time as my mother took ownership of the property and a new lease agreed with the tenant.
All but one months rent was paid to the client account. The missing months rent was paid into her late brother bank account and subsequently distributed as part of the cash element of his estate.
The solicitor has admitted it was an error by his office when advised of this almost 12 months ago and said he would resolve the issue. I have sent repeated emails over the last 12 months with the majority being ignored and the ones that have been responded to have said he has been very busy and will attend to the issue next week.
Is there any other avenues we can explore or governing bodies we can contact to resolve this issue. The amount outstanding is 3k and all fees relating to probate and new lease were fully paid by my mother.
