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She is under an obligation to do so. If she does not then she is personally responsible as executor for any losses to the estate.
You have the option of asking the court to remove her as executirx and appoint someone else in her place.
Talk to your solicitor about an order for costs against her personally for her breach of duty to the estate.
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She is under an obligation to do so. If she does not then she is personally responsible as executor for any losses to the estate.
You have the option of asking the court to remove her as executirx and appoint someone else in her place.
Talk to your solicitor about an order for costs against her personally for her breach of duty to the estate.
I hope this is of assistance and if so please click on the accept button
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