The exectutor of my mothers will is refusing to pay me the £1000 left to me

[Morton25]

My brother is the exectutor of my mother will. My mother left me £1000 in her will which my brother is refusing to pay me, he says I owe my mother money which is untrue . What can I do

[des8]

Re: The exectutor of my mothers will is refusing to pay me the £1000 left to me

Hi and welcome.

Condolences on your mother's passing.

Why does your brother think you owe your mother's estate money?
Is there anything in writing about this alleged debt?
Did he as executor request you pay this amount to the estate?

If all else fails you will need to obtain a copy of the will and then initate court proceedings against him.
Obviously something one would wish to avoid.
Are there other family members who would support you in your efforts to obtain your legacy?

[Morton25]

Re: The exectutor of my mothers will is refusing to pay me the £1000 left to me

Hi and welcome.

Condolences on your mother's passing.

Why does your brother think you owe your mother's estate money?
Is there anything in writing about this alleged debt?
Did he as executor request you pay this amount to the estate?

If all else fails you will need to obtain a copy of the will and then initate court proceedings against him.
Obviously something one would wish to avoid.
Are there other family members who would support you in your efforts to obtain your legacy?

We have already contested my mothers will, which solicitors fees up to now over £3500 and can not afford the £50K to take him to court. I have seen the will and it states my mother left me £1000. I did not owe my mother any money and there is no proof . My sister has confirmed to my brother I did not owe any money . My brother got my mother the change her will 3 time from her original will which was split equally between the 3 of us . My mother was very ill at the time and both me and my sister were not aware he had done thin .

[des8]

Re: The exectutor of my mothers will is refusing to pay me the £1000 left to me

Oh dear, a lot more to this than originally indicated.

You have tried contesting the will, but due to the huge costs of contentious litigation you can't pursuethis further.
Have you discussed with your solicitor the possibility of having your brother removed as executor on the grounds of unsuitability as he has effectively stolen estate money by refusing you your legacy?