Will executor nightmare

Savvy_Sue

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81946647#Comment_81946647

A regular income might be beneficial, but it would put the onus on the OP to enforce payment and fulfil all the responsibilities of being a landlord.

TonyMMM

Is the solicitor just the one who drew up the will or are they named as a co-executor ?

If you are the sole executor, deal with it yourself, no need for a solicitor to be involved at all which will save the estate a chunk of money.

elsien

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81946442#Comment_81946442

It is irrelevant now if anyone had power of attorney because that ends on death. Any time there might be some relevance is if there is any suspicion the power of attorney didn’t act appropriately. Which remains difficult to do anything about in reality once the person has died.

bobster2

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81946700#Comment_81946700

Cree, Godfrey and Wood were closed down by the Solicitors Regulation Authority in 2021.

Nothing to do with Helen Whiteley - rather it was one of the founders of the firm who was engaged in some questionable practices…

https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/exhausted-solicitor-79-agrees-strike-off-for-overcharging-by-474108/5114379.article

poseidon1

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81946770#Comment_81946770

Of course since OP has not indicated in what part of the UK they live, also pointless anyone suggesting a firm especially any London based entity.

The value of the property ( £100k to £120k) definitely does not suggest London or its immediate environs.

Spendless

How were step mum nursing home fees being paid? Did she have a set of circs where her property didn't need to be sold to pay for her care? Just wondering in case you find there's a bill for that to pay for out of house proceeds.

Midway2942

We live in the north east, property value is c. £180k but 25% of that is owned by a housing authority.

My step mother was sectioned prior to entering the nursing home so as far as I'm aware there are no outstanding nursing fees to pay.

I'm going to discuss this further with my brother tonight but I'm leaning towards going with the appointed solicitor, which will certainly mean a total breakdown of my relationship with my half sister, not that I really care at this point.

Sea_Shell

Have you intermeddled yet?

If not, I'd be sorely tempted to quit as executor, and leave the rest of the family to it.

Sounds like there might not be much left after solicitors fees.

You might still get something, as the will still needs to be adhered to, by whoever takes it on.

Maybe noone will!! Bury their heads and carry on with things as they are.

Mands

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81946533#Comment_81946533

She said she wants to stay in the property till next January "when her credit score improves" before using her share to put down a deposit on another property, also stating her brother would move in with her. 

The house can not be sold with them living in it. Until the house is sold she can't have her share to use as a deposit. This is a circular argument.

Where would they move to temporarily and how is that to be funded?

I know you don't know. But if this isn't resolved now then come January you'll be almost a year further on with yet another roadblock because this plan of hers doesn't have legs.

elsien

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81947444#Comment_81947444

Double check what section she was on because 117 aftercare only applies to section 3 and not S2.