Grant of letters of administration with Will annexed- minor

Trusts Discussion
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I am dealing with an estate where the four executors have renounced. There are four residuary beneficiaries. A is in prison, B is under age, C has severe mental health issues and D.

Is D able to take out a grant of letters of administration with Will annexed with B’s parent?

Thank you
Lowri

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Hi Lowri

Have not checked current Rules, but it used to be that if only one person was entitled to apply, but a second Administrator was required, the applicant would apply to the District Registrar for an order appointing that person - effectively whoever was nominated by the applicant. In straightforward cases I recall that the process could be short-circuited, [if memory is correct] by asking the Registrar to settle the initial application, then going direct to Oath [suitably amended]. Tristram & Cootes had all precedents.

Happy New Year
Kevin Mullen