Chapter 3 - Letters of Administration

Current through March 1, 2017

Chapter 3 - Letters of Administration

Where a person dies without a Will, the personal representative is known as an "Administrator." Where there is a Will which does not name an executor, or where the named executor for some reason (e.g., death, resignation, or renunciation) is unwilling or unable to serve, the Register will grant Letters of Administration to a qualified individual or corporation, who is known as an "Administrator c.t.a." The Register may also grant temporary Letters of Administration where required, e.g., durante minoritate, durante absentia, and pendente lite. These special types of letters are discussed in more detail below.