53Executor deemed to be resident in State

##### 53. Executor deemed to be resident in State (1) Every executor or administrator appointed under this Act, or named in any probate or letters of administration granted by any court of competent jurisdiction in any portion of Her Majesty’s dominions, and making application under this Act for the sealing of such probate or administration, shall be deemed to be resident in Western Australia. (2) Where not actually so resident he shall, before the issue or sealing of any probate or administration, file in accordance with the rules a notice of an address at which notices and processes may be served upon him, and all services at such registered address shall be deemed personal service. [Section 53 amended: No. 67 of 1979 s. 44; No. 14 of 1980 s. 3.]