"The half brother has disclaimed his right in return for 40% of the value of the house"
- So your solicitor has screwed up here. When you "disclaim" you don't get to say where your share goes, it goes back to the estate.
So by disclaiming effectively the new split is 20/40 i.e. 33.3% / 66.6% of the whole thing. This is insanity, and not the outcome you want, or anyone wants. Exactly as Clamball says above.
You need to go back to your stupid solicitor and explain what outcome you want, and if they cannot achieve it, get a new solicitor.
- So your solicitor has screwed up here. When you "disclaim" you don't get to say where your share goes, it goes back to the estate.
So by disclaiming effectively the new split is 20/40 i.e. 33.3% / 66.6% of the whole thing. This is insanity, and not the outcome you want, or anyone wants. Exactly as Clamball says above.
You need to go back to your stupid solicitor and explain what outcome you want, and if they cannot achieve it, get a new solicitor.