2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

23.   Renunciation of probate and administration

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    (1)   An executor who wishes to renounce his or her right to apply for a grant of probate shall do so in Form P12.

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    (2)   An executor who renounces his or her right to apply for a grant of probate does not by that act renounce his or her right to apply for a grant of letters of administration unless he or she expressly renounces that right.

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    (3)   A person entitled to apply for a grant of letters of administration and who wishes to renounce his or her right shall do so in Form P13 or Form P14.

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    (4)   A person who has renounced his or her right to apply for letters of administration in one capacity may not obtain a grant of letters administration in another capacity without the permission of the Court.

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    (5)   Where probate or administration has been renounced, a person who subsequently applies for a grant shall exhibit to his or her oath a certified copy of the renunciation.

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    (6)   The right of a minor executor to probate on attaining the age of 18 years may not be renounced by a person on his or her behalf.