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The High Court refused to remove a sole executor under section 50, finding the alleged conflicts and claims were mostly speculative, minor, or disproportionate.
Fraser-Andrews & Ors v Menezes [2025] EWCC 67 (01 December 2025)
Summary judgment was granted on a deed of variation legacy claim, but the amount depends on an account of the estate. The claimants failed on a separate costs claim.
Scott v Estate of Richard Norman Scott & Ors [2025] EWHC 2796 (Ch) (29 October 2025)
The High Court rejected Adam Scott’s proprietary estoppel and probate challenges, upheld the 2016 wills, and held that the disputed tenancies were not shams.
Land held by personal representatives in an unadministered estate is not 'subject to a trust' within the meaning of paragraph 12 of Schedule 6 to the Land Registration Act 2002. Therefore, such land remains capable of being acquired by adverse possession under the LRA 2002.
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The High Court allowed Mozambique to join the deceased defendant’s widow and sons, amend the claim, and serve them out of the jurisdiction under Lebanese succession law.
The Republic of Mozambique v Privinvest Shipbuilding SAL (Holding) & Ors [2025] EWHC 1481 (Comm) (16 June 2025)
The Commercial Court allowed Mozambique to join Mr Safa’s heirs as defendants, holding the claims were personal succession liability claims, not estate administration.
The court has jurisdiction under section 116 Senior Courts Act 1981 to appoint an administrator ad litem for the limited purpose of representing the estate in proceedings where executors have not renounced but refuse to act, provided special circumstances exist and undertakings are obtained from the executors to be bound by the order. The administrator's appointment may be effective immediately, with formal grant to follow, and his powers and liabilities may be limited as the court directs. Pre-death legal costs are not to be paid from estate assets under this order, and any solicitor's lien…
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ACL Netherlands BV & Ors v Lynch & Anor [2025] EWHC 1171 (Ch) (14 May 2025)
The High Court appointed an administrator for Dr Lynch’s estate under section 116 and substituted him as defendant so the proceedings could continue after Lynch’s death.
Nazir & Anor v Begum [2025] EWCA Civ 587 (07 May 2025)
The Court of Appeal held that land in an unadministered estate is not “subject to a trust” for paragraph 12 of Schedule 6 LRA 2002, so adverse possession can still be claimed.
Pocza & Anor v Chopra [2025] EWHC 1668 (Ch) (28 April 2025)
The High Court removed an executor under section 50 of the Administration of Justice Act 1985, finding relations had broken down and estate administration needed a fresh start.
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