Speak to a lawyer to help with your claim.
Where a person dies without a will, then a family member or third party can apply to be appointed as administrator of the estate. Being an executor or administrator is a very important and often demanding task. Executors and administrators have a variety of duties and must act in the best interests of the beneficiaries of the estate.
Disputes can arise in a variety of situations, including:
- delays in obtaining probate or administering the estate;
- mismanagement of estate assets;
- failing to provide information or a proper accounting to the beneficiaries;
- conflicts of interest; and
- failing to pay estate debts.
Claims against executors can be time-consuming and increase the costs of administering the estate. It is important to speak to a lawyer if you are considering making a claim against an executor or if you are an executor defending a claim.
