I owned a house jointly with a relative and agreed to let him have my share at a discount for a quick sale. But four years later I’d received nothing, and eventually the court ordered the house to be sold. The relative died shortly afterwards, and I received some money in dribs and drabs, but most of it went on legal aid. Can I still pursue this?
I can’t understand why the house was transferred into your relative’s sole name until you received your money. If you didn’t agree to this you will have a bone to pick with your solicitor. You can still ask your relative’s executors for any money still owing, through the County Court if necessary. But if he had a lot of debts and there’s nothing in his estate you will be wasting still more money on litigation.