Effect of Divorce

Question 1

What are the effects of Section 18(a) on legacies and executor appointments?

Answer 1

Any legacies to the ex-spouse will be ineffective, and the appointment as executor fails.

Question 2

What does Section 20 of the Non-Contention Probate Rules establish?

Answer 2

Order of priority for grant where
deceased left a will:
(1) the executor;
(2) any residuary trustee;
(3) any other residuary beneficiary;
(4) the personal representative of any residuary beneficiary;
(5) any other beneficiary or creditor;
(6) the personal representative of any other beneficiary or creditor.