We are dealing with an estate in which the will appoints 2 executors. Both have immediately renounced using form PA11 following the death of the testator as they were unaware of their appointment and do not wish to be involved.
The will leaves the estate to be divided equally between 8 beneficiaries with one share being held on a discretionary trust with one trustee appointed. We have no contact details for any beneficiaries but we are in contact with the named trustee.
r20(b) NCPR states that next entitled to apply for the grant is “any residuary legatee or devisee holding in trust for any other person”.
Therefore, I understand that the named trustee can apply for the grant with will annexed but my question is, can she apply alone as long as there are no minor beneficiaries?
Thanks in advance