Petition Introduce a time limit on the execution of a will

Make executors distribute the estate of the deceased within 5 years

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At present executors can delay the distribution of assets from a deceased estate indefinitely The only way to expedite distribution of assets to beneficiaries is to remove executors in High Court at considerable expense,often more than the value of the estate

This petition is closed This petition ran for 6 months

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Date closed 22 January 2021
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