# The Navy and Marines (Property of Deceased) Order 1956, Article 12


Where a seaman or marine dies leaving a Will, and the Inspector after preliminary enquiries is satisfied of the right of a claimant, the Inspector shall proceed as follows:—
(a) In case representation is required or intended to be taken out by the claimant, he shall deliver the Will to the claimant with a certificate (hereinafter called “a Will certificate”) that no later Will is held by him and that he has no objection to representation being granted; and a grant of representation being thereafter obtained and produced to the Inspector and registered, and being indorsed by him as available for receipt of naval assets, shall be so available.
(b) In case representation is not required or intended to be taken out, the Inspector shall require the claimant to make a declaration suited to the circumstances of the case before a Magistrate or a Minister of Religion, and, in those cases where it is considered to be necessary, to obtain a certificate from two householders certifying to the claimant's identity. The Inspector shall then deliver the Will to the claimant with a certificate admitting title which shall be available for receipt of naval assets, without grant of representation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1956/1217/article/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/navy-and-marines-property-of-deceased-order-1956/article-12
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