Declarations of Trust are vital for individuals who are buying a property jointly with someone else. Our specialist property lawyers are highly experienced and are on hand to advise on setting up or signing a Declaration of Trust.
If you buy a house with your partner and are not married or in a civil partnership, you could be at risk of issues if you were to separate in the future.
The Declaration can consider the following key elements:
- Ongoing financial contributions
- Initial contributions such as deposits
- What happens in the event of the death of a co-owner
- Detail agreements regarding the upkeep, maintenance and repair of the property
- How the property will be valued when the property is sold
- How the net sale proceeds will be divided upon sale
- The acknowledgement of any third party financial contributions and their right to repayment in given circumstances.
How Is a Declaration of Trust Executed?
How Long Will It Take?
What should I expect?
- We will ask you to confirm your instructions in writing
- We will take the fees upfront
- We will obtain a copy of the title for the property
- We will send you a draft for approval
- We will arrange for you to execute the deed and then this will need to be registered against the title of the property
Declaration of Trust disputes
These issues can arise for several reasons, including if one party feels the Declaration of Trust is unfair or there are issues with how the trust deed was written and its provisions.
Our specialist solicitors can help you resolve disputes swiftly and smoothly as possible with a strong focus on non-confrontational dispute resolution, avoiding the need for lengthy and expensive court action.
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