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Administration and Probate Act 1969
34Proceeding where executor neglects to prove will
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34 Proceeding where executor neglects to prove will
(1) In any case where the executor named in a will:
(a) neglects or refuses to prove the will or to renounce probate
thereof within 3 months from the death of the testator or from
the time of the executor attaining the age of 18 years; or
(b) is unknown or cannot be found,
the Court may, upon the application of:
(c) any person interested in the estate;
(d) a professional personal representative; or
(e) any creditor of the estate,
order that probate of the will be granted to the executor or order
that administration with the will annexed be granted to the applicant
or make such other order for the administration of the estate as it
thinks fit.
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