Removal Of Executors: A Costly Misstep… Or Seven

Executors play a pivotal role in carrying out the wishes of the deceased and administering the estate.

Being the executor of a Will carries with it various responsibilities which include (amongst other things) applying for a grant of probate; identifying and valuing assets; settling debts and distributing the estate.

In most cases executors will carry out this role diligently and without complaint but executors are often carrying out their role in circumstances where emotions run high and it is sadly not uncommon for friction between executors and beneficiaries to quickly escalate.

The reasons giving rise to a dispute can be varied and, many common reasons, can include:-

1. Alleged conflicts of interest;