Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

ADMINISTRATION AND PROBATE ACT 1929 - SECT 25

    (1)     This section applies if the person named as executor in a will—

        (a)     fails to prove the will or renounce probate within 6 months after the later of the following:

              (i)     the date of the testator's death;

              (ii)     the date the executor turns 18 years old; or

        (b)     is unknown or cannot be found.

    (2)     The Supreme Court may, on application under the rules, make an order for administration of the estate, and any other orders, the court considers appropriate.