Independent Estate Administration

Independent Administrator

When conflict or a breakdown in trust makes the administration of a deceased estate difficult, an independent administrator can provide the impartiality and direction needed to move matters forward.

Danielle Bechelet brings a calm, practical and considered approach to complex and contested estate matters. Danielle is focused on providing clear, cost-effective solutions and progressing matters towards resolution.

To discuss nominating Danielle as an interim or independent administrator, please contact us.

How can Bechelet & Co assist?

What is an independent administrator?

An independent administrator is an impartial person appointed to administer a deceased estate, independently of the beneficiaries and any executors named in the Will. They are often a lawyer or other suitably qualified professional and may be appointed on an interim or final basis.

An independent administrator can be particularly valuable where disputes have arisen between executors or beneficiaries, trust has broken down, or the parties are unable to cooperate effectively. Their independence can help provide clarity and a practical path forward for the administration of the estate.

Can an executor be removed and replaced?

Yes. There are circumstances in which the Court may remove an executor and appoint another person to administer the estate, particularly where difficulties with the existing executor are affecting the proper administration of the estate.

If the beneficiaries are unable to agree on a suitable replacement, an independent administrator can offer a neutral solution, allowing the administration of the estate to move forward independently of the parties involved.

What costs are involved?

The cost of appointing an independent administrator will vary depending on the complexity of the estate, the issues involved and the scope of work required.

The cost should also be considered alongside the benefits an independent administrator can provide, including reducing conflict, facilitating the efficient administration of the estate, and providing clear and transparent estate accounting.

Work with Bechelet & Co

A practical path forward. When conflict or a breakdown in trust prevents an estate from progressing, an independent administrator can provide impartial oversight and direction. Danielle Bechelet and the team from Bechelet & Co. offer a calm and practical approach focused on moving the administration forward.

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