Residuary Beneficiaries Rights

[paddyk]

I am a residuary beneficiary to a relative's will and have finally received my share of the estate.
The executor has consistently ignored any requests for information about the value of the estate (or anything else) during the last 18 months. I have asked by text (as we are no longer on speaking terms) for a copy of the estate accounts from the executor which I believe is my legal right . So far the executor has not responded. I now intend to make a formal request in writing. My question is this - how long should I give the executor to respond before getting a solicitor and applying to the Probate Registry for an inventory and account order ? I really need to resolve this as it is causing my partner and I a lot of stress. TIA

[carrot99]

Ask the Probate Office how long they would expect you to give the executor before contacting them. Their helpline number is 0300 123 1072 and that is from the probate application form.

[Peter Pedant]

You need to knoch around these threads and the answer is there
Yes you have as a residuary beneficiary a right to the estate accounts

standard letter - chris is good at this
say you have received the rsiduum and now you want an account
four weeks

I would do it yourself as it saves a fee. Registered delivery

Apply to the probate registery yourself - easy one form
they are very helpful
and I cant remember (having done this) what info is available

Barmaid who does this for a living - Hi Barmaid ! - may be along to help

[paddyk]

Thanks both for the info - very useful

[waterboatman]

Seven days. They've had plenty of time!

[Barmaid]

21 days is the normal pre action time. Make sure you say in letter you will hold him personally responsible for the costs.

[Peter Pedant]

many thnks Barmaid
you see i HAVE learnt something from your posts !