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Category: Executor Duties

Practical guidance from Simon Jenkins, Director at Curtis Legal.

July 27, 2026

Missing Beneficiaries — What Executors Must Do Before Distributing an Estate

Missing beneficiaries can leave executors personally liable. Learn how statutory notices, tracing, insurance and Benjamin orders protect you.

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July 24, 2026

Probate Caveats — How to Stop a Grant Being Issued

A probate caveat stops a grant being issued while a dispute is looked at. Curtis Legal explains when, how, and what happens if pushed back C

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July 16, 2026

Removing or Replacing an Executor — Your Legal Options

Simon Jenkins explains how to remove or replace an executor in England and Wales, from passing over and citation to section 50 court applications.

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June 8, 2026

Renouncing Executorship — How and When to Step Down

A named executor can formally decline the role by renouncing before intermeddling. Learn how to use Probate Registry Form PA15 to step down and what happens to the estate.

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May 26, 2026

Executor Personal Liability — When You’re On the Hook

Executors risk personal liability if they pay beneficiaries before clearing debts or fail to meet tax obligations. Learn about devastavit, IHT risks, and how to protect yourself.

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May 6, 2026

Do I Have to Act as an Executor If Named in a Will? 2026 Guide

Do you have to act as an executor if named in a will? No. You can accept, renounce, or reserve power. What each option means, what intermeddling is, and how to make the right decision.

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