Probate and Administration Act · s 40

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s 40

In any case in which it appears necessary for preserv-ing the property of a deceased person, the Probate Officer may grant to any person whom he thinks fit, letters of admi-nistration limited to the collection and preservation of the property of the deceased and giving discharges of debts due to his estate, subject to the directions of the Probate Officer.

Power to issue grant to any other person when person entitled unfit to act

Lunatics

Letters of administra-tion of trust property

Letters of administra-tion to collect and preserve property

Grants of effects unadminis-tered

Appointment of administrator pendente lite

Bond to be given

Amount of bond

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