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11/4/2014
Leon, Solicitor
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My name is ***** ***** I am a NSW Solicitor. Thank you for your question, and will do my best to assist you with your question.
These funds must be reinstated as they belong to the estate and must be distributed as per the will.
If they refuse to reinstate them the other beneficiaries are entitled to seek reimbursement through the courts.
They are entitled to only withdraw from the bank monies to pay for the funeral expenses and nothing more.
It appears that the rest of the beneficiaries are going to have to obtain independent legal advice and seek court orders against the 2 executors for misappropriating the funds from the estate.
I hope this makes sense?
My name is ***** ***** I am a NSW Solicitor. Thank you for your question, and will do my best to assist you with your question.
These funds must be reinstated as they belong to the estate and must be distributed as per the will.
If they refuse to reinstate them the other beneficiaries are entitled to seek reimbursement through the courts.
They are entitled to only withdraw from the bank monies to pay for the funeral expenses and nothing more.
It appears that the rest of the beneficiaries are going to have to obtain independent legal advice and seek court orders against the 2 executors for misappropriating the funds from the estate.
I hope this makes sense?
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If you do not trust him seek that he be removed as executor and another be appointed.
Good luck with it.
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Leon
If you do not trust him seek that he be removed as executor and another be appointed.
Good luck with it.
You are very welcome and thank you for using my services.
If I have missed anything, or you have any further questions please let me know
If there is anything else in the future please do not hesitate to ask.
Please do not forget to leave positive feedback.
Regards
Leon
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