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Member Since: November 2003 Posts: 28,261 Send Message	KathleenBell	Report	24 May 2006 08:23
	It would depend on whether the will was also left in the hands of a solicitor. The will should state who was to administer the will, and whoever that was would have to apply for probate or letters of administration from the court (if the estate was worth more than £5,000), even if the will wasn't left with a solicitor. I think the amount is £5,000 Once that person (the executor) had letters of administration or probate then they are legally obliged to make sure the terms of the will are carried out. Kath. x
Member Since: December 2002 Posts: 3,128 Send Message	Suzanne	Report	24 May 2006 08:18
	In the will itself will be down who she wanted to be executers of the will, meaning who she wanted to get it sorted. This could be anyone, family, friend or solicitor. If you have been left anyting they will inform you. Suzanne
Member Since: September 2004 Posts: 3,095 Send Message	☺Carol in Dulwich☺	Report	24 May 2006 08:14
	I recently went to an Auntie's funeral, and another niece who was their told me that the last time she spoke to our aunt, she was told that the she had left her will and instructions for her to follow in a drawer, the person who found the body in turn told this niece that their was a will but no instructions for her to administer.........what happens next. Thanks