Wow. Just spoken to my uncles partner. My uncle died over 2 years ago. Bit of a confusing chat but nice. My uncles partner is 87 now ,has his own flat and plenty of his own money. He did leave a will to me because as a kid i was nice to him when he came out as gay. I dont recal that. He has been looking for me for 2 poxy years. They split up years ago but was sole partners only. His partner so happy to contact me as he not interested in any assest just didnt want state having it. A solicitor will contact me soon. Thankyou for advice above. Still feel bloody guilty for not having contact tho.
Not your fault Gasman, and clearly you are a decent chap - that accepting his sexuality obviously came so naturally to you, you don't even remember it as an issue, speaks volumes.
Wow. Just spoken to my uncles partner. My uncle died over 2 years ago. Bit of a confusing chat but nice. My uncles partner is 87 now ,has his own flat and plenty of his own money. He did leave a will to me because as a kid i was nice to him when he came out as gay. I dont recal that. He has been looking for me for 2 poxy years. They split up years ago but was sole partners only. His partner so happy to contact me as he not interested in any assest just didnt want state having it. A solicitor will contact me soon. Thankyou for advice above. Still feel bloody guilty for not having contact tho.
Seems to me that your uncle, his partner and yourself are all good men.
Accept the inheritance with the love your uncle clearly still had for you even after all those years apart.
If there is a solicitor involved I’m more than a little surprised that they didn’t use a track and trace agency to find you as opposed to leaving it up to your late uncle’s partner.
Still don’t understand why people don’t leave a will. Your Uncle obviously wanted you to inherit but if they’d not been able to track you down his inheritance may have ended up going to the state.
His uncle did leave a will as stated in the second post.
Agree with you generally though, my father in law won't do one, although he is a strange man generally.
Wow. Just spoken to my uncles partner. My uncle died over 2 years ago. Bit of a confusing chat but nice. My uncles partner is 87 now ,has his own flat and plenty of his own money. He did leave a will to me because as a kid i was nice to him when he came out as gay. I dont recal that. He has been looking for me for 2 poxy years. They split up years ago but was sole partners only. His partner so happy to contact me as he not interested in any assest just didnt want state having it. A solicitor will contact me soon. Thankyou for advice above. Still feel bloody guilty for not having contact tho.
Sounds like a happy ending, this really brightened my day @Gasman , thanks for sharing.
If you were not a decent human being, this thread would not exist. As his partner clearly doesn't need or seem to want the money, then accept it. Don't feel guilty, but when you see ignorance and intolerance from those around you, fight it in your Uncle's name.
Been a funny day really. Spoken to the solicitor and the will is to my mum lol. Wont discusse details over the phone with us, just have yo wait. Im so happy for my mum as now retired she hopefully can enjoy herself as on state pension only so now hopefully she can have a few hoildays. Takes any guilt feeling away from me too. Uncles partner is 87 so i forgive him for any confusion. Lol P.s charlton life = great people.
Hi all. Dose anybody have any idea on value. They are my late uncles investments that we are sorting out. Very confused. Have contacted the fund management firm but waiting for reply. Any thoughts? Can i buy the charlton or smallwall ?
Hi all. Dose anybody have any idea on value. They are my late uncles investments that we are sorting out. Very confused. Have contacted the fund management firm but waiting for reply. Any thoughts? Can i buy the charlton or smallwall ?
The solicitors should help sort this out, funds may be listed here, bid price for an approximate value per unit https://www.trustnet.com/ - usual caviats - can go up or down and best to get advice of a qualified professional
Hi all. Dose anybody have any idea on value. They are my late uncles investments that we are sorting out. Very confused. Have contacted the fund management firm but waiting for reply. Any thoughts? Can i buy the charlton or smallwall ?
I'm a financial advisor & can easily get the fund prices for you. Will look them up in the morning & get back to you.
Do you know if they are in a pension, Investment Bond or unit trust/ISA ? I'm assuming an Investment Bond given the "SIP" infront of 2 of them. Skandia (now Old Mutual) Investment Plan ?
Hi golfaddick Thankyou so much. Im not sure really but on the limited paperwork we have its a annuity of some kind. I understand he reinvested his old council pension and chose not to take the lump sum and also reinvest that. Sanlam wealth was informed of his death in july 2018.
I agree with the first responses, if you can let him live there rent free and he just keep the property well maintained... However i would add if you were planning on selling and using the money (even though not expected) but to get a better house yourself, maybe have a word with his partner and ask if he they are planning on moving out or you could help him. Not being harsh but if you inherit it and you can improve your lifestyle / house, business plans with the money then you should go for it just run it by the partner and make sure he isn't at a loss for doing so. if that makes sense?
The only doubt from me is, if his partner does live in the property say for another 10-20 years, you wont have the full benefit of the inheritance. so if its not immoral to think otherwise, you can still be a good person even if that is your choice.
Sorry for your loss and hopefully you can make the best of a bad situation.
This has been a really strange situation really. Short story is he left nothing to us and all to his partner. Took ages to sort out. His partner was convinced but he is 87 and confused. Im just happy all sorted and made contact with his partner who seems keen to keep in touch to the point he calls me mother every evening lol. So we move on and possibly need extra space at the christmas table . Happy ending . Thanks all. Just need 3 points tonight and day off golfing tomorrow. All good
This has been a really strange situation really. Short story is he left nothing to us and all to his partner. Took ages to sort out. His partner was convinced but he is 87 and confused. Im just happy all sorted and made contact with his partner who seems keen to keep in touch to the point he calls me mother every evening lol. So we move on and possibly need extra space at the christmas table . Happy ending . Thanks all. Just need 3 points tonight and day off golfing tomorrow. All good
Oh thats lovely, a great little story and nice you might have gained someone. Good luck with your golf, goes without saying fingers crossed with the first bit COYR
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Enjoy your inheritance.
Agree with you generally though, my father in law won't do one, although he is a strange man generally.
A podium place is more than satisfactory - I'll take that!
Glad its all worked out for you.
P.s charlton life = great people.
I'm a very cynical so and so hence my earlier post. I'm sure it is all legit but I would keep your wits about you anyway.
I'm probably scarred by Charlton takeovers that I presume everyone has an angle these days :-)
or gasman is a 00 and doesn’t exist
Do you know if they are in a pension, Investment Bond or unit trust/ISA ? I'm assuming an Investment Bond given the "SIP" infront of 2 of them. Skandia (now Old Mutual) Investment Plan ?
Thankyou so much. Im not sure really but on the limited paperwork we have its a annuity of some kind. I understand he reinvested his old council pension and chose not to take the lump sum and also reinvest that. Sanlam wealth was informed of his death in july 2018.
It's good of you to consider the partner. Now I think you need to do right by him. I suspect it's what your uncle would have wanted.
Sorry just seen the update. Good on you as a kid.
The only doubt from me is, if his partner does live in the property say for another 10-20 years, you wont have the full benefit of the inheritance. so if its not immoral to think otherwise, you can still be a good person even if that is your choice.
Sorry for your loss and hopefully you can make the best of a bad situation.