Hi,
looking for opinions here. An elderly relative recently passed away and am now executor of will. Said elderly relative bought a second hand small run around car about a year or two ago for 4k. Was told by aunt that all of a sudden cousins car had clapped out during the week and he would like the car. The car is considered an asset although not worth very much and solicitor had said it was ok to sell and proceeds could be put towards beneficiaries which include a couple of aunts and uncles and nieces/nephews. Relative did not have children. Awaiting valuation of car but aunt thinks it is worth nothing and cousin should just be given it. I feel that something should be put towards it or else that the valued amount should be deducted off his share at the end of probate if not willing to pay anything. It’s a very sensitive family situation which could quite easily escalate into a row. Maybe I should cut my losses for the beneficiaries which would probably work out at a very small amount anyway and just give him the banger! Can’t help but feeling annoyed, wouldn’t mind so much if there was offer of some cash but I just feel some people are very entitled and think they are free to help themselves to belongings because it’s ‘family’ and nobody should mind. Maybe I’m overreacting but aunts in favour of this. Hubby not happy & feels cousin should pay fair price. Sorry for rant! Just curious as to what people’s take on this would be?