What are the Reasons to Remove Executors of Will?

The Court will typically consider the following circumstances as grounds to remove an executor:nn1. A failure to account;n2. Unwarranted delays in the administration of the estate;n3. A lack of mental capacity;n4. Failing to communicate with the beneficiaries;n5. Existence of a conflict of interest that taints the administration of the estate.

What Can Beneficiaries Do to Remove an Executor?

If the situation warrants that the executors is removed from their position, an application can be made to the Supreme Court of Queensland seeking an order that the executor is removed and replaced by another person. However, due to the timely nature involved in court proceedings, and the reluctance of the Court to interfere in the deceased person’s estates, there is a large time periodnwhere an executors may remedy their actions.nnRather than instigating Court proceedings, it may be a more viable option to draft a letter to the executor of will which sets out your position and what actions need to be taken.

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Q: I’ve Got An Executor Dispute: Can I Remove an executor of a will?

The executor of WillIt is not uncommon for clients to raise they are frustrated with how the executor of a will is administrating a deceased person’s estate.nnThese complaints typically arise from beneficiaries to a Will, being the category of person who benefits under the will. Before dealing with these issues, it is necessary to understand the nature of the executor of will, their position, and the responsibilities this position demands.nnAn individual referred to as the “testator” is the person who writes the will, or has someone draft a will on their behalf. During the creation of this will, the testator will generally (not always) appoint a person as “executor”. In the event the testator passes away, it is the executor’s responsibility and duty to administer the estate or allocate the money and assets the executor of the estate to the proper persons. If the testator is alive, changing which person or persons are executors is quite simple, involving a simple amendment to the will.

10 Apr 2020

How To Remove The Executor of Will Of Your Estate?

Attorney Law, Brisbane Family Lawyer
James Noble

HELP! I've Got An Executor Dispute: Can I Remove an executor of a will? It is not uncommon for clients to raise they are frustrated with how the executor of a will is administrating a deceased person’s estate. These complaints typically arise from beneficiaries to a Will, being the category of person who benefits under the will. Before dealing with these issues, it is necessary to understand the nature of the executor of will, their position, and the responsibilities this...

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