Munro & Crawford
January 30th, 2025
Executor negligence can cause trouble among beneficiaries, leading to bad sentiment and possible legal disputes. Find out what happens if an executor fails to complete estate administration duties in BC…
When someone passes away, the property and estate they leave behind must undergo a legal process called estate administration. If the deceased left a will, then their assets will be distributed according to their wishes, applicable debts or taxes will be paid, and so forth. If there wasn’t a will, then this process proceeds according to BC laws.
The executor is the person legally responsible for taking care of these responsibilities and can either be named in the will or appointed by the court system. If they fail for whatever reason, there are legal consequences to face. There’s also plenty the deceased’s remaining family can do if this occurs.
If you or a loved one are dealing with an estate executor who may be mismanaging assets or otherwise not taking care of their legal obligations as they should, you don’t have to simply accept it. Here are some actionable steps to take.
