No, you do not have to act as an Executor. You have a couple of options. Your first option is to give up all rights to act as Executor as long as you have taken no steps in relation to the estate administration. Your other option, if there are other Executors named in the Will, is to choose to have ‘power reserved’. This allows the other Executors to act but you can apply to ‘join in’ the Probate process later on if you want to or need to.
If you instruct us to complete Probate for you, you can remain as Executor, or you can sometimes give Power of Attorney to us. In that case, we can obtain the Grant of Probate in our name.
When you act as an Executor you are expected to act reasonably and act in the best interests of the …
Read more Wills & ProbateA Will allows you to specify who you wish your estate to pass to upon your death. If you have …
Read more Wills & ProbateNo, as long as you are the Executor or Administrator you can choose any solicitor you like.
Read more Wills & ProbateYes, the solicitor is allowed to charge reasonable costs for acting as an executor. The usual charges are between 1½ …
Read more Wills & ProbateA member of your family, your partner, a friend or solicitor may act as your executor. The executor must be …
Read more Wills & ProbateThere are several options for protecting your children’s inheritance if you die before your spouse/civil partner/partner. The choice can depend …
Read more Wills & ProbateThe Court has to give permission for a Statutory will. Statutory wills can be made by Deputies appointed by the …
Read more Wills & ProbateProbate is the process of proving that a Will is valid and confirming the Executor’s authority to administer the estate …
Read moreOur highly skilled team of specialist solicitors have been established in the City of Wakefield for over 100 years.