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Executors

Do all executors of a will have to apply for probate? There are three of them. Thanks

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  • Mojisola
    Mojisola Posts: 35,571 Forumite
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    loulou41 wrote: »
    Do all executors of a will have to apply for probate? There are three of them. Thanks

    If they all want to be involved, yes.

    If not, they can 'reserve' their position, leaving one or two to sign all the paperwork but keeping the power to register as an executor if they need to.

    If they don't want anything to do with the process, they can renounce.
  • Margot123
    Margot123 Posts: 1,116 Forumite
    There are three choices, as stated previously. However all executors must sign a form in order to release the will to the remaining executor(s).
  • loulou41
    loulou41 Posts: 2,871 Forumite
    Margot123 wrote: »
    There are three choices, as stated previously. However all executors must sign a form in order to release the will to the remaining executor(s).


    What if he is old and incapacitated and cannot sign the form to renounce ? Will it be better to remove his name? Thanks
  • loulou41 wrote: »
    What if he is old and incapacitated and cannot sign the form to renounce ? Will it be better to remove his name? Thanks
    When probate is applied for just include a letter explaining the situation to the Probate Office.
  • Mojisola
    Mojisola Posts: 35,571 Forumite
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    loulou41 wrote: »
    What if he is old and incapacitated and cannot sign the form to renounce ? Will it be better to remove his name?

    It's best to have executors who should be able to deal with the estate.

    Of course, health status may change but it's not wise to name someone who is already not capable of taking on the role.
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