Archive
Inheritance disputes with difficult executors; what rights do beneficiaries have?
An online article in the Telegraph raises a very typical inheritance dispute situation; ‘Rebecca Smyth’ is due to inherit a […]
Who are Executors and what are their duties?
Naming someone as an executor in a Will is an onerous duty, making them responsible for ensuring that the deceased’s […]
Disputes with executors; and how to resolve them
As a solicitor dealing with will disputes, I know that beneficiaries can sometimes feel deeply frustrated by the behaviour of […]
Executors removed from office: the recent decision in Hudman v Morris
The recent court decision in Hudman v Morris, resulted in the removal of two executors from their office and the […]
Problematic Personal Representatives – Executors who aren’t doing their job
Being an executor of someone’s will comes with a lot more responsibility than many people think. From administering an estate […]
An Executors’ Guide – Challenges when dealing with an Estate and how to deal with them
Being appointed as an executor is a great honour. The testator (the person who made the will) trusted you implicitly […]
Executor/beneficiary dispute; who you gonna call?
My client, Paul, was locked in a bitter dispute with his sister Clare when he first came to see me […]
Cheap Wills; Hidden Horrors Revealed
Having your will prepared by a non-lawyer, on the cheap, may be highly risky for your loved ones. I recently […]
