Executrix denying assets

[DC17]

Hi
I am one of 2 beneficiaries in a Will. The other is the Executrix and they have been left the deceased’s share of the property they lived in as tenants in common.

I have been left the residue of the estate.

The Executrix and the deceased moved into the property together in 2004 but the Executrix is saying that the deceased did not own anything of value.

The deceased was a regular visitor to Antique fairs, had a large music and book collection, in addition to usual personal effects.

How do I go about having the house contents valued for probate when she says he owned nothing?

[EnglandPi]

You can apply to the court for an inventory and account which the executor will be ordered to provide.

[DC17]

Thank you. Is that an inventory of the entire house contents or just an inventory of what they say the deceased owned ?

[EnglandPi]

All the assets of the estate.

[DC17]

I have now received a handwritten list of assets owned by my friend at the time of his death. 6 boxes of books, some cds, 2 radios, a snooker cue and some clothing.

He lived 17 years in a house as tenant in common but apparently owned nothing.

can I apply to court for a real inventory without a solicitor?

if so, where can I find the application form, it doesn’t seem to be obvious online .

[des8]

Sec 61 of the Non-contentious Probate Rules 1987 apply (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1....xht?wrap=true)
You will be requesting**the court to require the inventory and account under s.25 Administration of Estates Act 1925 (as amended).

The form is obtainable from the Probate Registry office that granted probate and headed: " Summons Form".

the affidavit has to show deceased and date of death
executor
Date probate granted
Requests for inventory and account and failure to produce.
Fact that applicant is a beneficiary

As you will need a solicitor for swearing the affidavit, it might be worth having a fixed fee session to check the application is being made correctly.

[DC17]

Thank you so much