Learned I am an Executor and Beneficiary of a Will, and suspect my share is being withheld by the other Executor (England)

Wills & Probate

Throwaway account on the off chance the other Executor uses reddit.

Want to preface this as well by saying I have no experience with Wills, as I'm in the fortunate position that few people have passed, so any level of advise is appreciated.

As per the title, I recently learned that I am one of two Executors and one of two Trustees on a relatives Will who passed away in 2024. The Will was made in 2023. I wasn't made aware of this at the time which I believe is above board (?) But another relative recently provided me a copy of the Will, and I am also a beneficiary to the amount of 25% of their property, which is where my interest comes from.

I recently spoke to the other Executor, who doesn't know I have the Will, and asked offhandedly if she was selling the house (she lives in it) and asked if she did, who does it go to; she said that the Deceased left the entire Estate to her in their Will.

This isnt true, to be specific as I assume the terms are important, me and her are both "Life Interest in Property Trust" with her having the 75% Share and me the 25%.

There is also a clause that allows her to live in the property indefinitely, which is fine and not something I have any interest in contesting, but now I'm aware that she may be selling the house, I just want to ask:

A) is it feasible for her to finalise a sale of the house and keep all of the money, or does it flag up somewhere in the process that I'm due 25%?

B) Is there a way I would have reasonably come into possession of the Will? If I do have to confront the other Executor, due to other relationships I'd prefer to keep things civil and so it would be helpful if I could give a believable reason why I've come into possession of the Will (saying who passed it on would cause more issues)

Aware that obviously more specifics and phrases/ clauses will probably be needed. I can answer with any specifics directly from the Will but just wanted to get the question about there as I'm at a bit of a loss, and at this point in my life 25% of a house sale would be extremely helpful.

Posted Feb 19, 2026, 9:56 PM UTC

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