yvonne Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Hi wise Omletteers I'm in a bit of an awkward situation where the ex-husband of a friend of mine has kept in touch with me for many years (I lost touch with her unfortunately) and a long time ago he appointed me as a trustee of a family trust (he has pots of money !). We really have nothing in common any more and despite my non-replies to his texts,skype messages and e-mails, he just doesn't get the hint (he is in a new relationship, and I have an OH) and he even turned up on the doorstep last year (we live over 100 miles from him !). I don't really want to keep in touch any more and want to resign as trustee, any suggestions on fair but firm wording of an email to him ? I really can't face a phone call... (what a woos I sound !) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Keep it short and sweet and just say you are sorry but for personal reasons you no longer feel able to act as a trustee and wish to 'resign', could he let you know asap if there is anything official you need to do to make this legally effective? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 The above sounds like good advice, just be concise and firm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcountrygirl Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Yes - I think that sounds good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I agree - firmness required! It might be an idea to say that for personal reasons etc you are resigning/hereby resign/please take this letter or email as resignation (rather than 'wish' to) so that there is no doubt and he cannot then try and persuade you otherwise. Blurb along the lines of 'wish you well for the future etc' will hopefully ameliorate the situation. Sounds as though he is a bit thick skinned, bless him Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Request a receipt "when opened" with your email if you can. That way you know that he has received it and he cannot say he never received it. All of the previous advise I think is excellent. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Thanks all, short and to the point it is. Not sure why I'm worrying about this really, good to hear some voices of reason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
