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Alwayssaythewrongthing · 17/06/2019 11:57

Just received a letter from neighbours solicitor. Property is being transferred into his name since his parents died and they need a Disposition from me regarding common areas on title deeds which we no longer use as a fence and wall have been up for years.
Just called to sort out but they’ve advised it’s best I get my solicitor to contact them to deal with paperwork which I agreed to but now thinking I can’t really afford to pay a solicitor at the moment - does it need to go through solicitor or can I just do it myself? I’m in Scotland.

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Hoppinggreen · 17/06/2019 12:44

I’m in England so perhaps I don’t fully understand but if they need you to do something and a solicitor has to be involved surely the party who need you to do it should be paying

wowfudge · 17/06/2019 12:48

Yes - they should pay your legal fees. Ask for them to put in writing that they will pay your reasonable legal fees. Ring your solicitor and ask for a fee quote for the work then ask the son to ensure the offer to pay fees at least covers that.

Alwayssaythewrongthing · 17/06/2019 13:30

Thanks, have emailed the solicitor to say I’m not able to pay legal fees so will see what they say

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