In Exeter, three probate notices have been issued concerning the estates of Jane Ellen Barnard-Smith, Alvyn Charles Gerald Benjamin, and John Howell Courtney. These notices are pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 and invite individuals with claims or interests in the estates to come forward.

Jane Ellen Barnard-Smith (Deceased)

Jane Ellen Barnard-Smith, formerly residing at Green Tree Court, 81 Harrington Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8NS, passed away on February 7, 2025. Individuals with claims against her estate must submit written particulars to Ashfords LLP at Ashford House, Grenadier Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3LH by September 4, 2025. After this date, the estate will be distributed based on the claims received. For more details, visit Jane Ellen Barnard-Smith Notice.

Alvyn Charles Gerald Benjamin (Deceased)

Alvyn Charles Gerald Benjamin of 10 Parkers Cross Lane Exeter, EX1 3TA, died on July 7, 2020. Claims or interests in his estate should be directed to Foot Anstey LLP at Senate Court Southernhay Gardens Exeter, EX1 1NT by September 4, 2025. The estate will be settled considering only those claims notified by this deadline. Further information can be found at Alvyn Charles Gerald Benjamin Notice.

John Howell Courtney (Deceased)

John Howell Courtney of 3 Barley Villas, Redhills, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1SX passed away on February 11, 2025. Interested parties must send their claims to Samuel Buckler c/o Co-operative Legal Services Limited at 650 Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4SD by September 4, 2025. Only notified claims will be considered in the distribution of the estate. More details are available at John Howell Courtney Notice.

Impact and Considerations

These probate notices serve as a formal call for any potential claimants to assert their rights or interests in the respective estates before they are finalised. This process ensures that all legitimate claims are considered and helps prevent future disputes over the distribution of assets.

What should interested parties do?

Interested parties should promptly contact the respective legal representatives listed in each notice to ensure their claims are submitted before the deadline.

What happens if no claim is made?

If no claim is made by the specified date, the estates will be distributed according to the known interests and claims at that time.

These notices were published in the Exeter Express & Echo and reflect a standard procedure under UK law to manage and settle estates fairly and transparently.