Is a spouse’s legal right share absolute even if it a) directly contradicts the dead person’s wishes in their last Will & Testament b) a previous Will & separate correspondence to family members/beneficiaries clearly outlines their intentions/wishes. Is there any potential legal recourse to dis-satisfied beneficiaries in such a scenario which is likely to be successful.
If an Executor finds himself in such a scenario after the Probate application has been made before it’s granted & decides he/she has no option but to remove themselves from the Will/settlement of the Estate process how can/will the process be finalised ?. I am told that some sort of High Court process will be necessary to permit a new Executor to be appointed (if one can be found). Is this likely to be a process which is/becomes public knowledge ?
If an Executor finds himself in such a scenario after the Probate application has been made before it’s granted & decides he/she has no option but to remove themselves from the Will/settlement of the Estate process how can/will the process be finalised ?. I am told that some sort of High Court process will be necessary to permit a new Executor to be appointed (if one can be found). Is this likely to be a process which is/becomes public knowledge ?