Executor now deciding not to accept the role

Consequences of the sole Executor not accepting the role 6 months later

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Not totally sure if this is the correct forum but : Client was appointed sole executor by the will of an individual who died 6 months ago. I have been helping him gather the relevant information to apply for Probate but now he says he doesn't want to act "as it's too complicated!"

The sole beneficiary under the will is a Thai resident & citizen with very limited understanding of English. All the assets of the deceased are in the UK.

I don't feel inclined to walk away from this as I knew the deceased. Any bright ideas as to how to proceed? Who actually appoints a solicitor in these circumstances?I have never come across this situation before.

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By runningmate
29th Dec 2017 13:46

I suggest you try to persuade the named executor to discuss this with a solicitor. Most likely the executor can appoint a solicitor to do all the work - leaving him just to sign things as advised. The solicitor's fees are normally paid by the estate.
RM

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By Wanderer
29th Dec 2017 14:42

Isn't there something along the lines that if he's done anything that an executor might do then he can't walk away?

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By michaelblake
01st Jan 2018 18:44

The guidance at

http://www.lawpack.co.uk/probate/articles/article7428.asp

may be helpful. As running mate has suggested he may have been asked to do too much and the practical solution may be to instruct a solicitor to do all the leg work.

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