Probate Rules 2017
22Renunciation of entitlement to apply for letters of administration
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22 Renunciation of entitlement to apply for letters of administration
(1) Unless otherwise directed by the Court, a judge or the Registrar, if a person entitled to apply for letters of administration in respect of a deceased files with the Court a renunciation in an approved form, the person is no longer entitled to apply for any form of grant for the same deceased.
(2) Subject to the Powers of Attorney Act 2000 , a person without capacity to consent may not renounce the entitlement to apply for a grant under this rule.
(3) A person may apply to a judge, in accordance with the Supreme Court Rules 2000 , for an order allowing the person to withdraw a renunciation filed under subrule (1) .
(4) Leave to withdraw a renunciation under subrule (3) may not be given if a grant has been issued to another person who is entitled to apply for such a grant, unless the Court or a judge is satisfied that there are exceptional circumstances.