Hi,
My late aunt passed away. She emigrated to England as a professional woman in 1960s. She worked and lived in England until her recent death. She made an English will for English assets but no will for Irish assets comprising substantial cash investments.
I believe as my aunt had a Domicile of Choice in England that her movable Irish assets should be administered according to the intestacy rules of her Domicile I.e English Law. My aunts worldwide Assets were subject to UK IHT under English tax law deeming a Domicile in England under tax law. I would be entitled to a far greater share under English Intestacy rules as I would inherit Per stripes my late mother's share whereas under s.69(2) of Succession Act , 1965 I would get a far less per Capita share.
A relative is acting as administrator. He is not to be trusted and the solicitor who has a large practice initially advised me I would be getting a quarter share but I received a cheque for one thirteenth as she said she made mistake and the Solicitor is attempting to distribute the estate I believe erroneously under Irish Law whereas due to lex domicilli rules under the Conflict of Laws between U.K. and ROI I believe English intestacy rules apply as relative Domiciled in England. I pointed out error to Solicitor and asked her not to make any more distribution. Some cheques were sent overpaying beneficiaries. The Solicitor hasn't yet conceded my interpretation of Law is correct as this only happened very recently.
What do I do to stop this before it's too late. I understand I have six months from grant of Administration to sue but would prefer not to sue only as last resort. I am down a huge amount of money about €60,000. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Perhaps a private message could suggest a good Solicitor specialising in these matters. Thank you very much.
My late aunt passed away. She emigrated to England as a professional woman in 1960s. She worked and lived in England until her recent death. She made an English will for English assets but no will for Irish assets comprising substantial cash investments.
I believe as my aunt had a Domicile of Choice in England that her movable Irish assets should be administered according to the intestacy rules of her Domicile I.e English Law. My aunts worldwide Assets were subject to UK IHT under English tax law deeming a Domicile in England under tax law. I would be entitled to a far greater share under English Intestacy rules as I would inherit Per stripes my late mother's share whereas under s.69(2) of Succession Act , 1965 I would get a far less per Capita share.
A relative is acting as administrator. He is not to be trusted and the solicitor who has a large practice initially advised me I would be getting a quarter share but I received a cheque for one thirteenth as she said she made mistake and the Solicitor is attempting to distribute the estate I believe erroneously under Irish Law whereas due to lex domicilli rules under the Conflict of Laws between U.K. and ROI I believe English intestacy rules apply as relative Domiciled in England. I pointed out error to Solicitor and asked her not to make any more distribution. Some cheques were sent overpaying beneficiaries. The Solicitor hasn't yet conceded my interpretation of Law is correct as this only happened very recently.
What do I do to stop this before it's too late. I understand I have six months from grant of Administration to sue but would prefer not to sue only as last resort. I am down a huge amount of money about €60,000. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Perhaps a private message could suggest a good Solicitor specialising in these matters. Thank you very much.
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