“One day, all this will be yours”: sometimes the owner of some land or property will make promises to another person about transferring that land or property. For example, someone may say “one day this will all be yours” and that person then relies on that promise. However, there are times when this promise is then not reflected in a person’s Will.

In these types of situation, a proprietary estoppel claim may be made. Broadly speaking, to bring a proprietary estoppel claim, a person must demonstrate that there was a promise made, that they relied on that promise and they suffered detriment or loss as a result of that promise.

Proprietary Estoppel Claims

Claims for an interest in property under proprietary estoppel depend on evidence. These claims can arise over many years in quite fluid family situations.

There may not be any documents recording the promise or the reliance on the promise meaning that the crucial evidence will be the recollections of the people involved. It is always important to gather this evidence at an early stage and our solicitors can help you make your case as effectively as possible.

These claims are often complex and our specialist lawyers are equipped to advise on these claims.

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