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Category: Executor Duties

Practical guidance from Simon Jenkins, Director at Curtis Legal.

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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