Probate Court summons for Inventory & Estate Accounts

Oxtonite_62

Thank you all for your replies. I didn't think it would be simple and straightforward.

Good point 'getmore4less', something I didn't actually consider but yes there is a debt against my late relatives estate. That may an option worth consideration.

Margot123

Oxtonite_62 wrote: »

Thank you all for your replies. I didn't think it would be simple and straightforward.

Good point 'getmore4less', something I didn't actually consider but yes there is a debt against my late relatives estate. That may an option worth consideration.

With regard to any criminal prosecution, the burden of proof has to be 'beyond reasonable doubt' and that is why the Police rarely take on this type of investigation, and similarly the CPS would be unlikely to prosecute.

However you have good grounds to pursue the debt owing to the estate, and then it is up to them to show the debt has been discharged. The burden of proof is on the 'balance of probabilities', so much easier for the aggrieved party to pursue.

Just be mindful of the costs in pursuing a civil case as they may be higher than the sum owing. Would a judge consider that justifiable?