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Hello, I have been involved in a dispute, defending the validity of a Will (for the past 4 years). So far, there has been a caveat, letter of claim, letter of response, lots of correspondence between the parties, and recently a warning and appearance (therefore making the caveat permanent).
Unfortunately, the caveator is ignoring my requests to try and negotiate a settlement. It's unfair as this person started the dispute and he has cost me a lot of money.
What are my options at this stage if the caveator won't negotiate with me? I'm wondering if a "put up or shut up" order could be my next move or perhaps a suggestion to involve a mediator if we cannot come to an agreement ourselves (although I know this is costly). We have tried negotiating (pre-warning) but he is unreasonable/will not compromise and is happy to sit tight until he gets what he wants, but won't issue proceedings.
Has anyone else been in this situation or are there any legal professionals that could offer any suggestions as to my next move?
I'd really appreciate any comments / thoughts. Thank you.
Unfortunately, the caveator is ignoring my requests to try and negotiate a settlement. It's unfair as this person started the dispute and he has cost me a lot of money.
What are my options at this stage if the caveator won't negotiate with me? I'm wondering if a "put up or shut up" order could be my next move or perhaps a suggestion to involve a mediator if we cannot come to an agreement ourselves (although I know this is costly). We have tried negotiating (pre-warning) but he is unreasonable/will not compromise and is happy to sit tight until he gets what he wants, but won't issue proceedings.
Has anyone else been in this situation or are there any legal professionals that could offer any suggestions as to my next move?
I'd really appreciate any comments / thoughts. Thank you.
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