22Grant of probate or administration to NSW Trustee

22 Grant of probate or administration to NSW Trustee

22 Grant of probate or administration to NSW Trustee

(cf PT Act, s 18 (1))

(1) The Supreme Court may grant—

(a) probate of a will, or

(b) administration of any estate (whether for general, limited or special purposes),

to the NSW Trustee.

(2) This section does not limit the generality of the powers or other functions of the Supreme Court or the NSW Trustee.

Note—

Under section 61 of the Probate and Administration Act 1898, a deceased person’s estate vests in the NSW Trustee until probate, administration or an order to collect is granted.