Chapter 6: Personal Representatives Flashcards

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What is a personal representative?

A

A collective noun for executors and administrators

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What is an executor?

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An executor who administers estates under wills

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Can anyone be an executor?

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Yes, but they must not be a minor or a person who lacks capacity

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Can a spouse be an executor?

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Yes, but if the marriage is dissolved or annulled the appointment will be ineffective unless there is a contrary intention in the will

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Can a person be forced to accept office as an executor?

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  • A person cannot be forced to accept office as an executor
  • A person can renounce their rights to a grant of probate provided that they have not accepted office
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6
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Instead of renouncing their rights, what may a person do if they do not wish to act in the estate administration?

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They may choose to have their power reserved

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How does an executor accept office?

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  • Taking grant of probate; or
  • Intermeddling in the estate (doing something that shows intention to accept office. E.g. Selling deceased’s chattels)
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What formalities are required to renunce executorship?

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Renunciation must be:
* In writing
* Signed by executor
* Contain statement confirming intermeddling has not occurred
* Be signed by disinterested witness
* Filed at HMCTS Probate Service (usually by PRs applying for grant)

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Once a person has renounced, can the executor reclaim title to probate?

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No, unless allowed by the Court

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If an executor is also appointed as a trustee, will they remain as a trustee if they renounce the executorship?

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Executors who are also appointed as trustees will remain as trustees even if they have renounced the executorship

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What is an administrator?

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An person who administers estates under intestacy rules

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