Disposing of possessions left behind

CaptainWales

Hi
Those who have seen my recent posts will know that i have an ongoing battle with an AWOL beneficiary, who was given a right of occupation in the deceaseds property. He has now formally left the property.

That individual has now got back in touch and keeps saying he will collect possessions he left at the property. Im talking a lot of things including several vehicles. He is though, all talk and no action. 

Is there anything stopping me legally from just leaving all his things outside the house or putting in a skip? As i need to sell the house. Vehicle i realise is slightly tricker and i would need to follow dvla process.

From a very frustrated executor!!

la531983

Write one final letter, giving him X days to collect or everything will be disposed of. 

user1977

Is anything of intrinsic value, or is it all just junk? Bear in mind the worst case scenario is being sued for the value of the items. So if that would be peanuts, I wouldn't get overly concerned, if you've given the beneficiary sufficient notice to sort it out themselves. 

FabFifty

A quick internet search suggests that 21 days is usually sufficient written notice. 

CaptainWales

Thanks all. Mixture of junk with some decent stuff. Now given him a date, would rather he picked it up save me the cost of getting rid. 

la531983

CaptainWales said:

Thanks all. Mixture of junk with some decent stuff. Now given him a date, would rather he picked it up save me the cost of getting rid. 

Can you claim the cost of removal from the estate? 

Gers

Be sure to take plenty of photos of the stuff, just in case a complaint is raised you can show evidence of exactly what was left behind.