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What is TOLATA?
TOLATA is the abbreviation for the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996.
Unmarried separating Couples do not have the same rights as their married counterparts when it comes to dealing with property following a split. TOLATA allows the Court to resolve any disputes between separating couples over jointly owned property, based on several factors.
A Trust of Land is land that is held by a legal owner, or owners, on trust for one or more beneficial owners. A trust can be an express, implied, resulting or constructive trust in relation to property or land.
The legal owner of a property is the person who owns the legal title of the land which is usually recorded at the Land Registry if the land has been registered or on the deeds in unregistered land. The beneficial owner is the person who is entitled to the benefits of the property. The two can differ.
Receiving legal advice from a team of pragmatic and approachable family law solicitors experienced in taking TOLATA claims to Court will give you peace of mind that your case is in safe hands.
