How did she manage not to pay this amount

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Person A died and left a house in their Will. This house was bought about 6 years ago when the previous house was sold. No mortgages on either property .
Person B has divorce papers that show they were entitled to a 25 per cent share on the sale of that previous house.
Any idea how person A managed to avoid paying this sum ?
Solicitors used for sale and purchase.
No one told person B the house had been sold so could do nothing about collecting the money they feel owed. Surely, something would have been lodged with the house deeds / land registry to avoid such a thing? Was it person B’s responsibility to make sure this was done. If they didn’t, can they make a claim now ?

Can they claim against the estate? There’s a time limit of 6 years after probate.

www.willclaim.com/claim-types/contesting-a-will-after-probate/

There is a possibility that if B used solicitors in the divorce and they were supposed to protect his / her interest in the house, and they didn't, B might have a claim for professional negligence. They need to speak to a solicitor (there are strict time limits for bringing a claim).

Thank you. B did use a solicitor.

Either there was no registration on the title of the fact that B was owed the money/had an interest, ( B's solicitors should normally have dealt with this) or whoever bought the property bought it subject to the charge.
Was it sold to a friend/family member? Was it sold at market value?
Your choice of language is interesting - either B had a legal/equitablel interest which was registerable or they didn't. Why do you say B "feels" thy are owed money rather than "is" owed?

Hi @DelphiniumBlue. Choice of word not meant to be loaded. I just do know what circumstances were to be in place for B not to have received 25 per cent of the sale 6 years ago. I’m wondering how to move forward with this without causing all parties grief and expensive solicitors bills.
House was not sold to family . Sold at market value.

Correction ... do not know circumstances.

Tell b to get in touch with solicitor that dealt with sale before anyone does anything with the estate. They may be entitled to some of it.

About six years ago is important.... over or under six years will make a difference. Can you get a date of sale?

Did A have an estate when they died?

How did she manage not to pay this amount?
So is A a female relative of yours, your partner who you feel has purposely avoided paying B?