VIC Indian giver wants to have money returned

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kathyleen

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my mother in law paid out part of our mortgage and we paid the rest. She now wants her money back after 5 years and after constantly stating that she wishes we keep it. What are our rights if we sell?
 

Rod

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Depends on the original agreement struck when the money was paid. She'd need some evidence the money was a loan.

Without evidence she will be hard pressed to claim the money was a loan and not a gift to her son.

Keep in mind she may now have money issues of her own and be struggling financially.