Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

COURT PROCEDURES RULES 2006 (NO 29 OF 2006) - REG 3055

(SCR o 72 r 60)

    (1)     An application by the public trustee under the Administration and Probate Act , section 88 (Orders to public trustee to collect and administer) to collect and administer the estate of a deceased person must be supported by an affidavit stating—

    (a)     the person has died, and the date and place of the person's death; and

    (b)     whether the person died with or without leaving a will; and

    (c)     whether the person left real or personal property in the ACT; and

    (d)     the names of any surviving domestic partner or next of kin.

Note 1     If a form is approved under the Court Procedures Act 2004 , s 8 for this provision, the form must be used.

Note 2     For the meaning of domestic partner , see the Legislation Act, s 169.

    (2)     The affidavit may include anything else the public trustee considers necessary.