Refusal to release will

[Foxgloves]

Hello

I am a joint executor for my grandads Will, his daughter (my mum) is also an executor. We haven’t got on in a long time, she is refusing to release my grandads Will (not even to a solicitor as a third party) as she says the many beneficiaries don’t deserve the money. We have already spent a few thousand on failed mediation by a solicitor. It needs both our permission to release it. Any ideas!!??

[echat11]

Hi Foxgloves

Some options that might help with your predicament -

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/all-notices/content/103565

[Foxgloves]

Thank you for your reply, unfortunately I don’t think this is something that we can fund. Are you able to tell me a little more about the citation process please?

[echat11]

Unfortunately no, but I'm sure there will be more responses to your question.

[efpom]

Why don't you alone send a copy of the will to the solicitor and the beneficiaries.

[des8]

Here's a link which explains the citation process https://www.nelsonslaw.co.uk/citation-grant-probate/

Saves a lot of typing!
Be aware of cost implications

[Foxgloves]

I don’t have the original Will just a copy, and we are co executors so I am a bit stuck!

[des8]

To apply for a citation you only need a copy of the will

[Foxgloves]

Will have to look into this thank you