Trust disputes and disputes involving executors

The responsibility for ensuring that the beneficiaries under a Will or a Trust receive what they are entitled to rests with the appointed Executors and Trustees respectively.

However, problems can occur where:

• Executors/Trustees fall out with the beneficiaries. This can quite often occur simply as a result of a failure to provide sufficient information to the beneficiaries.
• Executors/Trustees either fall out or have a disagreement, which then prevents the proper administration of the Estate or Trust.
• Executors/Trustees fail to comply with their responsibilities, often resulting in a loss to the beneficiaries.
• Executors/Trustees failing to act quickly and causing delay in administration.
• There is a disagreement as to the correct meaning or interpretation of a Will or Trust.

We are experienced in advising Executors, Trustees and beneficiaries in all these scenarios. We consider with our clients all options including:

• Resolving the conflict through correspondence or mediation; and
• If necessary taking Court action to replace or remove one or more Executors or Trustees or requesting that the Court issue directions.

If you would like to discuss a Trust or Estate dispute over the telephone please contact our team on 0845 3888 398 or leave your details by filling in our ‘Request a call back’ form and we will call you.