Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations

COURT PROCEDURES RULES 2006 - REG 3116

    (1)     This rule applies if—

        (a)     a person is under 18 years; and

        (b)     either—

              (i)     is the sole executor of a will; or

              (ii)     would be entitled to a grant of administration on intestacy.

    (2)     The court may grant administration with the will attached, or administration on intestacy, to the person's guardian, the public trustee and guardian or anyone else it considers appropriate until the person becomes an adult.

Note     The court may make an order under r (2) on any conditions it considers appropriate (see r 6901 (Orders may be made on conditions)).

    (3)     When the person is an adult, the court may, on the person's application, grant administration with the will attached, or administration on intestacy, to the person.

Note     Pt 6.2 (Applications in proceedings) applies to an application under r (3).