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What can a charity do about financial mismanagement of an estate? One effective option when a charity has concerns about the way in which the finances of an estate are being handled by an executor is to seek an order

We take a look at a commonly asked question, “What can a charity do if disagreement is delaying the administration of an estate?” Your charity receives a much-needed legacy, but payment is being held up by a disagreement which the

Removing a problem executor A common source of conflict in the administration of an estate is the problem executor. So how can a charity remove a problem executor? When a charity’s position is being seriously prejudiced by a problem executor,

If a charity cannot find a Will, there are a number of steps that can be explored. Legacy dispute lawyer, Naomi Ireson looks at some of those options. a) Search the deceased’s personal papers People often keep their important paperwork

How No Win, No Fee funding for legacy disputes can help trustees to comply with Charity Commission guidance. When a legacy dispute arises, the Charity Commission expects trustees to act in the best interests of their charity. They have a

There have been a number of changes and planned changes to the Charity Act. Here is a quick overview of some of the main Charities Act changes. Charity names One of the changes to be introduced in 2023 was in

Legacy lawyer, Naomi Ireson, looks at inheritance tax and legacy income, and considers how the charity sector could be impacted if the tax was scrapped. Government proposals to abolish inheritance tax (IHT) could result in UK charities losing out significantly