Page 74 • The HERALD • 17th July 2025 v WE’VE BEEN YOUR LOCAL SINCE 1994 v ASK A PROFESSIONAL WHEN EXECUTORS DISAGREE by Ed Kennard, Senior Associate Jasper Vincent Solicitors We occasionally come across Wills where several executors are named to handle the subsequent administration work. It is common to name spouses, adult children and other trustworthy people who might bene t from your estate to take up this essential role. Ultimately it’s the Will maker’s decision. Unfortunately, not every set of executors get on with one another well and, in these cases, disagreement between executors can unduly ramp up the work needed to fully administer an estate. Problems like this can generally be avoided by good planning with a solicitor. A properly dra ed Will can set up an executorship clause that de ly avoids appointing combinations of executors that might be prone to disagreement. e key is to choose at least one person who you know is trustworthy and capable, although ideally a combination of two such executors would be the named in the Will. In more extreme circumstances, for instance if no combination of trustworthy and capable executors can be put together in the Will, clients can name the partners of a rm as their executors. Professional executors like this are held to a higher standard of care than lay executors and, although professional executors would charge for their time incurred working on the administration, the costs that could be saved from avoiding a dispute justify taking this measure when appropriate. An executor of a Will can also be removed from their role by an application to court. is is an extreme “last resort” step for a client to take. A judge in these cases would look to see if there had been any genuine wrongdoing by the executor in question, for instance lack of cooperation, undue delays and incompetence. A great deal of wasted time and costs can be saved by taking legal advice and getting your a airs in good order. Early foresight and action to counter these issues can provide a great deal of peace of mind for clients. For an initial consultation, feel free to contact our Senior Associate Solicitor Edward Kennard at Jasper Vincent’s Waterside o ce on: 023 8089 0919. Maritime UK National Awards Sees Unprecedented Success e Solent’s maritime brilliance stole the spotlight at this year’s Maritime UK Awards held on 26th June, as Solent businesses swept ve of the eleven categories - an extraordinary achievement that showcases the region’s world-class excellence. e 2025 Maritime UK winners from the Solent are: • Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd - Business of the Year Award • Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard) - Diversity and Inclusion Award • Gri on Marine Ltd - International Trade Award • Anchoright - Start-Up of the Year Award • Millie Barnes, ABP - Rising Star Anne-Marie Mounti eld, Chair of Maritime Solent, said: “Congratulations to all the winners and finalists from our region for such an incredibly strong showing on the national stage, demonstrating how the Solent’s reputation as a world-leading maritime cluster goes from strength to strength. This national recognition, with Solent-based organisations winning awards across multiple categories, was a sensational success for our region and firmly cements the Solent’s position as a global powerhouse in maritime.” Solent businesses shone brightly among the nalists, securing multiple nominations across seven diverse categories showcasing the region’s maritime strength. Aside from the winners from the region, the nalists from the Solent also included: • Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd - Technology & Innovation Award • Associated British Ports - Diversity and Inclusion Award • Sunseeker International Ltd - Future Skills Award • Robosys Automation - International Trade Award • Chartwell Marine Ltd - SME of the Year Award • XB44 in the Start-Up of the Year Award Anne-Marie continued: “With finalists in multiple categories, the Solent is proudly proving itself as a true leader in maritime excellence. We’re incredibly proud and honoured to work alongside such outstanding and innovative businesses. We look forward to opening applications for this year’s Maritime Solent regional awards, championing the excellence of the Solent maritime sector, and ensuring the exceptional innovation and collaboration of our regional maritime sector is celebrated and given the profile it deserves.” Full details on the 2025 Maritime UK Awards nalists and winners are available here: www.maritimeuk.org/ awards-2025/ Left to right: Stuart Baker (Maritime Solent) Mark Downer (Griffon Marine Ltd) Lorna Wagner (Maritime Solent) kneeling Quinton Watts (Anchoright Ltd) Captain Simon Merritt (Carisbrooke Shipping) Amilia Busby (former cadet at Warsash Maritime School),Millie Barnes (ABP), Nicola Robinson (Carnival UK)
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