Purdie
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The estate itself is not split as simply as you say. Basically items have been given to the siblings and the money from estate to the children. So no the money isn't really being split evenly between beneficiaries it's all coming from the cut for the children. And no I don't have any children that benefit either. I understand what you are saying about someone having to be paid for sorting the estate. However as the executor in this case has enough finances they are not intending to charge for any such expenses so as to further help the children involved. The person sending the invoice is totally wrong in my opinion, open your mouth and discuss such things, that makes a contract. Don't send stuff through the post making it seem like a demand from nowhere. This person has a wealth beyond that of anyone involved in this matter. I see now how they obtained it! Thanks all, citizens advice beckons on this.
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Hi wow lot's to take in. I can say that the amount of the estate is below inheritance tax threshold, the sum of the invoice is irelevant as is the size of the estate, this is why no values have been mentioned. If the in-law had not offered the use of his van then the executor would of cleared the entire house himself as this was his intention from the start, being the executor, especially as this family is not close help was not expected. The biggest benefactors of the will are children and the in-law who has charged the estate does not have children who benefit, nor does the spouse. Everything you have stated seems to state that by accepting an offer of help the executor entered into a contract by default. I don't see how that is correct. If it is I will NEVER accept help again. How can someone offer help no strings attached at time of offer and then add conditions later on? It was not discussed and a business invoice arrived on the executors doorstep out the blue. Details of which have not been scrutinised as looking at whether it's legal first.
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This is my view. But don't know how we stand legally. Really don't want them chasing us for a payment they are not due.
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A member of the family who is not a beneficiary has sent an invoice. It's an in law whose partner does benefit. The help was none the less offered and received with no discussion of payment of any kind.
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After a sibling died the others came together to clear the property with the sibling who is executor. This help was given freely and at no time did anyone mention or talk about getting paid or expenses for said help. Now suddenly an invoice has been sent to the executor for work carried out, this is a proper invoice as person is self employed. But is the executor legally obliged to pay this from the estate? We are aware that once the estate is settled if anything is missed the executor is liable personally. So although this is clearly immoral it's the legal side that concerns us.
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