Passing of Accounts
We regularly act in contested and uncontested passings of accounts, representing fiduciaries – including estate trustees, attorneys, trustees, and guardians – as well as beneficiaries. These proceedings involve court review of fiduciary administration and compensation, and we bring experienced litigation counsel and skilled clerks to every stage of the process. Our team efficiently prepares accounts and objections, delivering thorough and practical representation at every stage.
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Do you need to be an Executor if you are named as one in a Will?
When someone is named as an Executor in a Will, it is the wish of the person who made the Will that the named person be their Executor. However, it does not legally bind the named Executor to do that job. The named Executor has the ability from the get go to renounce...
You’re appointed to be someone’s Executor…now what?
Being an Executor is a job and needs to be treated like one. There are specific and enforceable legal obligations. It cannot be treated as a weekend or evening hobby that you do when it fits your schedule. There are reporting obligations to beneficiaries, tax filing...