Making Applications to Remove Executors - What You Need to Know

Introduction

Struggling with executors who are blocking estate administration?

Section 50 of the Administration of Justice Act 1985 gives the High Court wide powers to remove or replace personal representatives. Once rarely used, recent case law has made these applications more practical and successful.

This webinar provides solicitors with a guide to Section 50 applications, ideal for those handling contentious probate or complex estate matters. Learn how to assess the merits of a case, build a strong application, advise clients with confidence, and stay up to date with key decisions.

Register today to gain the tools and insight you need to make effective use of Section 50 powers and keep estate administration on track.

What You Will Learn

The webinar will cover the following:

• When is a S50 claim necessary?
• Who can bring a claim?
• Grounds that may be persuasive - and those that will not
• Scope for removal by consent
• Removal by court order
• Claim procedure
• Preparing the evidence - what the court will need to see
• Selection and suitability of substitute
• Disposal of claim
• Costs
• Atypical situations

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Tuesday 7th April 2026

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