executor
A failure of executorial responsibilities: Revoking a grant of probate
What happens when the due and proper administration of the estate has been put in jeopardy by the Executor?
Public Trustee
Appointing the Public Trustee to execute the estate
Trust fees are not clearly communicated, fees are not proportionate to actual work involved and failure to meet its administration timelines.
Perpetuating the prejudice against non-residents
This is radio interview and article self-promoting the firm's will and estate planning services is typical of the advice peddled by legal advisors and professionals. Any search online for the terms "non-resident" and "executor" will yield a multitude of advice warning against appointing someone
Legislation
Administration Act (WA) 1903 - Part I
The legislation provides the Court with discretionary powers for a non-resident executor to replaced (S.34), passed over or disregarded (S.36, S.37), or removed (S.38).
Introduction
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A first-hand account of being a non-resident executor to the estate of my recently deceased mother back in Perth. What should have been a straight-forward and simple process has been unnecessarily complicated by surviving family and the outdated and prejudice laws of the Western Australia.