Resigning as Executor

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  • spidercrab
    spidercrab Posts: 76 Forumite
    Thanks. A family member registered the death and had the bank account frozen so hopefully they sorted out the once only form. It goes to show that everyone should perhaps be a bit more aware when they appoint executors that it’s an absolute minefield and shouldn’t be taken lightly. Really appreciate your helpful comments. ��
  • xylophone
    xylophone Posts: 44,336 Forumite
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    A family member registered the death and had the bank account frozen

    And checked the private/occupational situation? Was the deceased a home owner /rent payer? Did he have any chattels? Merely safeguarding the assets does not appear to constitute intermeddling.
  • spidercrab
    spidercrab Posts: 76 Forumite
    He literally had nothing. No property, no job and no money which was pretty much the norm for most of his adult life.
  • jonesMUFCforever
    jonesMUFCforever Posts: 28,898 Forumite
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    spidercrab wrote: »
    He literally had nothing. No property, no job and no money which was pretty much the norm for most of his adult life.
    Can we categorically confirm something for you here - there is no way a deceased family debt can be ''inherited'' by other family members whether they are executors or not.
    You and your sons do not have to pay one penny of his debts.
    A simple letter to his debtors is all that is required.

    If the claimants persist in contacting them perhaps by implying that the executors are responsible for the debts go to trading standards or the financial ombudsman.
  • badger09
    badger09 Posts: 11,200 Forumite
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    jonesMUFCforever wrote: »
    Can we categorically confirm something for you here - there is no way a deceased family debt can be ''inherited'' by other family members whether they are executors or not.
    You and your sons do not have to pay one penny of his debts.
    A simple letter to his [STRIKE]debtors[/STRIKE] creditors is all that is required.

    If the claimants persist in contacting them perhaps by implying that the executors are responsible for the debts go to trading standards or the financial ombudsman.

    Fixed that for you:o
  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    Update: The OP's ex was beneficiary of a £50k charge against the OP's home...
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?p=76404490
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