Disputes About The Administration Of Estates

Disputes about the administration of estates are, unfortunately, becoming increasingly common. At any given time, we are often involved in a number of these claims – either being pursued or defended. Some claims are genuine, but many are brought by overly greedy beneficiaries.

Common Types of Estate Administration Disputes

Disputes about estate administration can arise in several ways:

Disputes Between Beneficiaries and Executors

Sometimes beneficiaries raise concerns about executors, for example:

  • Executors acting too slowly
  • Charging excessive fees for managing the estate
  • Failing to maximise the value of estate assets

In these cases, beneficiaries can hold executors accountable. As a last resort, the court can order executors to take specific actions or even remove and replace them. These disputes are generally straightforward and can often be resolved quickly.

Disputes Between Executors

Internal disputes can also occur between executors themselves. For example:

  • One executor wants to sell a property, while another refuses
  • Disagreements over the sale price of estate assets

While these disputes are usually manageable, executors can sometimes become entrenched, risking poor decisions that affect the estate.

How We Resolve Estate Disputes

At NJS Law, we aim to resolve disputes quickly and effectively, keeping legal proceedings as a last resort. If one party refuses to compromise, we are prepared to take a case to trial to secure the best outcome for our clients.

Our team has extensive experience in inheritance disputes. We provide clear, sympathetic advice and support at every step of the process.

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