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Being an executor is a responsibility,

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but when disagreements arise,

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it can quickly become stressful,

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expensive and deeply personal.

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I'm Justin Patten, solicitor and mediator

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of more than 20 years’ experience,

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and I'm author of the book
The Out-of-Court Executor.

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It's a practical handbook for executors

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facing family disputes, stalled estates

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and difficult decisions.

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At its heart is my Six Pillars framework,

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a structured approach to understanding
the dispute

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and deciding what to do next.

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Some cases need court intervention,

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but there's often useful work you can do

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before that point.

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If you're an executor facing conflict,

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delay or uncertainty,

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you don't have to navigate it alone

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or wait until the dispute is in a courtroom.

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The book gives you practical guidance

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and structured approach you need to

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take control, protect yourself

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and move the estate towards resolution.