The Probate Rules determine the order of priority for those who can apply to be administrators of an intestate estate. A person in a lower priority cannot an application unless those above them have died, do not exist or renounce. The order of priority is: Spouse (or domestic partner) Children of the deceased (or grandchildren) Father or Mother of the deceased Brothers and Sisters of … [Read more...]

If a person dies without a Will, or with an invalid Will, they die intestate. The Administration and Probate Act 1919 specifies who will benefit from the assets of the deceased and who can be appointed an administrator (a similar role to that of an executor). An application similar to a grant of Probate will need to be submitted. Similar responsibilities to that of an executor (the payment of … [Read more...]