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Executors' responsibilities
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He's an article that might help clarify: https://www.phrsolicitors.co.uk/legal-services-for-individuals/wills-and-probate/resources/what-happens-if-executor-will-does-not-want-act
This would be a matter for any beneficiaries. It's not your problem otherwise.1 -
RAS said:
But I've been walking past a house recently which has finally been sold after probate and it's impossible to pass on the pavement. Can't even see what state the house is in. Maybe the deceased left no liquid assets with which to maintain the property or they have a professional executor whose fees make that an unreasonable cost.
Regardless, I'd expect it to be insured and the conditions of the insurance met.The garden is totally overgrown; fence panels have fallen over (on to or over-hanging the pavement) and the whole place is beginning to look 'derelict'.The real sad thing is that it is located on a very nice development and in my opinion, is letting the whole area down.
Of course technically you need permission to do that but back in the real world who is ever going to complain?
Every generation blames the one before...
Mike + The Mechanics - The Living Years2 -
thanks for the suggestion. I’m sure that I could enlist the help of a couple of neighbours to do just that.
But you’re 100% right that permission is needed.
It’s bad enough seeing the state of the house, without me running the risk of potential (albeit unlikley??) action.
If I could only get the solicitors (who I have been told are acting) to talk to me, then……0 -
without me running the risk of potential (albeit unlikely??) action.Exactly! How is the AWOL-for-18-months owner/solicitor going to know who was responsible for mowing the lawn? Realistically what action is anyone responsible for the property going to take even if they did know who mowed the lawn without permission?In theory the council have a duty to chase the owner and/or repair the fence panels that are overhanging the pavement but that could easily take another six months; if it were me I'd be over there this weekend with some wood, screws and a buzz gun and make good the panels so they were safe and secure even if not pretty.Every generation blames the one before...
Mike + The Mechanics - The Living Years0 -
Do neighbours have any details about the deceased including any family or friends ? Knock a few doors would be my advice ?Mortgage free
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sheslookinhot said:Do neighbours have any details about the deceased including any family or friends ? Knock a few doors would be my advice ?
Neighbours have no additional info which could help.0
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