# The Insolvency Rules 1986, Rule 6.16: Death of debtor before service

Extent: E+W

If the debtor dies before service of the petition, the court may order service to be effected on his personal representatives, or on such other persons as it thinks fit.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1986/1925/rule/6.16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/insolvency-rules-1986/rule-6.16
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