Vivien Hanson v Jeremy Coleman & Anor

Vivien Hanson v Jeremy Coleman & Anor

The interests of the beneficiaries are best served by removing the defendants as executors due to conflict of interest, significant delay, breakdown in relationship, and the likelihood of further litigation if they remain in post.

Parties
Claimant: Vivien Hanson; Defendant: Jeremy Coleman; Defendant: Marcus Coleman
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Removal of Executors / Final Judgment
Outcome
Defendants removed as executors; independent administrator to be appointed.
Legal Topics
Removal of Executors, Conflict of Interest, Estate Administration, Delay in Administration, Beneficial Ownership, Self Dealing Rule
Probate Trusts Property Removal of Executors Conflict of Interest Estate Administration Delay in Administration Beneficial Ownership +1 more

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Parties

Vivien Hanson

Claimant

Jeremy Coleman

Defendant

Marcus Coleman

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Removal of Executors / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendants should be removed as executors due to conflict of interest and delay in estate administration
  2. 2 Whether the defendants' claims against the estate created a conflict
  3. 3 Whether the administration of the estate has been carried out properly

Ratio Decidendi

The interests of the beneficiaries are best served by removing the defendants as executors due to conflict of interest, significant delay, breakdown in relationship, and the likelihood of further litigation if they remain in post.

Court Disposition

Defendants removed as executors; independent administrator to be appointed.

Orders

  • Defendants Jeremy Coleman and Marcus Coleman are removed as executors of Frank Leonard Coleman's estate.
  • An independent administrator is to be appointed in their stead.