Rule 34 Renunciation of the right of a minor to a grantI1

England and Wales

(1)

The right of a minor executor to probate on attaining the age of eighteen years may not be renounced by any person on his behalf.

(2)

The right of a minor to administration may be renounced only by a person F1appointed under paragraph (2) of rule 32, and authorised by the F2district judge or registrar to renounce on behalf of the minor.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Word in rule 34(2) substituted (14.10.1991) by The Non-Contentious Probate (Amendment) Rules 1991 (S.I. 1991/1876), rules 1(1), 5
F2: Words in rule 34(2) inserted (14.10.1991) by The Non-Contentious Probate (Amendment) Rules 1991 (S.I. 1991/1876), rules 1(1), 7(1)

Commencement

I1: Rule 34 in force at 1.1.1988, see rule 1