Claim against an estate?

[ruddy]

I am an executor of an estate and I have received a claim for services supplied by a contractor, and I am disputing his charge. There was no contract with the deceased and I feel that he has exceed his remit. I have reduced his charge and advised what I am prepared to pay.

My actual question is not can or can't I do this, but how long does he now have to inform me he is going to challenge my decision via a solicitor or small claims court?

[coinleain]

If the contractor has been unable to produce any contract with the deceased it passes understanding why you would offer anything at all.

[orlondo100]

Personally I dont know so I woudl ask a solicitor
But I would not even reduced his charge. I would have advised that I would not pay anything unless he could supply evidence of a contract, or agreement, for the work he is claiming, identifying what work was to be carried out and at what cost.

[camdin90]

Try asking beyourownlawyer.com. They can advise you of your rights