Contentious Probate help needed

Linton

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81952067#Comment_81952067

The executor has no authority to do anything other than distribute the estate in the way specified by the will, or if no will, according to the laws of intestacy. (Unless all beneficiaries disadvantaged by the change agree).

Grumpy_chap

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81952067#Comment_81952067

No. That's not how it works.

The Executor has strict legal obligations to administer the Estate in accordance with the Will.

Same applies to the individual administrating the Estate under Intestacy - strict protocols which must be followed.

Executor / Administrator can be held personally liable for failure to correctly follow the Will / Rules of Intestacy

sheramber

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81951916#Comment_81951916

What you would like to happen is not relevant.

You do as the will dictates or as the laws of intestancy dictate, if no will.