Circumstances are -
A dies with a will appointing B and C as executors and all assets to B. There is a property in A’s estate. B obtains a grant of probate with power reserved to C. B dies leaving the property unadministered. B leaves a will under which D is executor and sole beneficiary, E is substitute executor. D dies leaving the property unadministered, D dies intestate. E then dies without having obtained a grant in B’s estate - the chain is broken.
C wishes to renounce - there are no executors now for A’s estate.
Letters of admin were obtained in D’s estate by F. G has obtained a grant in the estate of F. G is also a residuary beneficiary of F’s estate along with a minor. G also has a grant in E’s estate.
The unadministered property has passed - A (no executors) - B’s estate (no executors) - D’s estate (intestate). Under D’s estate the entitlement passed between E and F. E’s will left her share to F - F has died leaving a will.
The property falls into F’s estate and G is the executor.
Is it correct that G will be able to apply for a Grant de bonis non in the estate of A to enable him to deal with the property? Will G first need to obtain additional grants in the estates of B and D?