A dispute may arise during the administration of a deceased person’s estate. An estate is administered by an executor or administrator (these may be referred to as personal representatives). Their duties include collecting the deceased’s assets, paying any debts, safeguarding estate property, and ultimately distributing the estate to the beneficiaries.
Administration disputes may involve issues such as:
- Whether the personal representative is suitable to act
- Whether certain assets belong in the estate or were gifted during the deceased’s lifetime
- Whether the personal representative has caused a loss to the estate (for example, by selling assets below market value)
- How the estate should be distributed between beneficiaries
- The correct valuation of estate assets
We act for executors, administrators, trustees and beneficiaries to help them resolve such disputes in a pragmatic and cost-effective manner. This may include:
- Applying for an inventory and account
- Making an application under Part 64 of the Civil Procedure Rules
- Seeking the removal of a personal representative
- Taking action to recover estate assets that have been misappropriated
- Issuing a citation
There are many different ways of dealing with administration disputes. If you would like to discuss this further please do not hesitate to contact us or request a callback.
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