34Administration of assets

### 34 Administration of assets > > (1)  *\[Section 34 Subsection (1) amended by S.R. 1977, No. 100 \]*Where the estate of a deceased person is insolvent, his real and personal estate shall be administered in accordance with the rules set out in [Part I](#JSII@HSI@EN) of [Schedule II](#JSII@EN) . > > > (2)  The right of retainer of a personal representative and his right to prefer creditors may be exercised in respect of all assets of the deceased, but the right of retainer shall only apply to debts owing to the personal representative in his own right, whether solely or jointly with another person. Subject as aforesaid, nothing in this Act affects the right of retainer of a personal representative, or his right to prefer creditors. > > > (3)  *\[Section 34 Subsection (3) amended by S.R. 1977, No. 100 \]*Where the estate of a deceased person is solvent, his real and personal estate shall, subject to the Rules of Court and the provisions hereinafter contained as to charges on property of the deceased, and to the provisions, if any, contained in his will, be applicable towards the discharge of the funeral, testamentary, and administration expenses, debts, and liabilities payable thereout in the order mentioned in [Part II](#JSII@HSII@EN) of [Schedule II](#JSII@EN) .