Small Estates (Distribution) Act 1955 · Updated to 15 Jul 2024 · Part II · Administration of Small Estates
8C. Letters of administration pendente lite
Feedback & supportPending any distribution order, letters of administration may be granted to a petitioner or any beneficiary as the Estate Distribution
distribution order
“distribution order” means an order for the distribution of a small estate made under this Act;
Officer may appoint, limited so that the administrator shall not be empowered to distribute the estate, and shall be subject to such control by, and direction of, the Estate Distribution Officer as the Estate
Estate Distribution Officer
“Estate Distribution Officer” means an officer appointed under section 2C;
Distribution Officer deems fit, and subject to that limitation the administrator so appointed shall have all the rights and powers of a general administrator.