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2747 Estate and trust accounts—compliance with order for
examination and passing of accounts
(1) This rule applies if the court makes an order under rule 2746 requiring
the examination and passing of accounts of the executor or
administrator of an estate or the trustee of a trust property.
(2) Unless the court otherwise orders, not later than 3 months after the
day the order is served on the executor, administrator or trustee, the
executor, administrator or trustee must—
(a) file the accounts; and
(b) make an appointment with the registrar to have the accounts
examined.
(3) The executor, administrator or trustee must attend the appointment.
(4) The accounts must be—
(a) full and correct; and
(b) verified by affidavit.
Note See approved form 2.79 (Executor’s, administrator’s or trustee’s affidavit
and account) AF2006-324.
(5) If the executor or administrator fails to comply with the order, the
court may, on application by the beneficiary who applied for the
order, direct that the proceeding the court considers appropriate be
taken against the executor or administrator.
Rule 2748