A couple (A and B) have agreed to separate, sell their jointly owned home, and split the proceeds. A intends to use her share of the sale proceeds to purchase another property simultaneously with the sale of the joint home. Can the same solicitor act for both parties in respect of the sale and just for A for the purchase? Can A and B formalise their agreement as to sale proceeds immediately by entering into a declaration of trust?
A couple (A and B) have agreed to separate, sell their jointly owned home, and split the proceeds. A intends to use her share of the sale proceeds to