28/08/2026
Executors have a legal duty to identify, protect and account for all estate assets, including personal possessions such as jewellery, watches and family heirlooms. Where items appear to be missing, concerns can quickly arise, particularly where multiple people may have had access to the property after death.
Lucy Brown explains the key issues executors should be aware of and the steps that can help protect the estate and reduce the risk of disputes.
https://kiddspoorlaw.co.uk/what-to-do-when-valuable-items-have-gone-missing-during-probate/