Form PAIA drafting

Question 1

When is this used

Answer 1

Where the deceased did not leave a valid will and died intestate (grant of (simple) letters of administration)

Question 2

Who can apply?

Answer 2

1) Surviving spouse
2) Children of the deceased and any issue of any deceased child
3) Father and mother of the deceased
4) Brothers and sisters
5) Half brothers and sister
6) Grandparents
7) Uncles and aunts

Question 3

Deceased - 2.15 Type of application you are making

Answer 3

Need to say: grant of (simple) letters of administration

Question 4

Deceased - 2.16 Grounds for making the application

Answer 4

Here you need to state why you’re making the grant addressing priority order

Question 5

Deceased - 2.16 Grounds for making the application - Spouse example

Answer 5

The deceased died wholly intestate and I am the surviving spouse of the deceased.

Question 6

Deceased - 2.16 Grounds for making the application - Child of the deceased example

Answer 6

The deceased did not leave a surviving spouse or civil partner. I am the deceased’s child and therefore entitled to apply.

Question 7

Deceased - 2.16 Grounds for making the application - Example deceased unmarried and dies intestate survived by mother

Answer 7

The deceased did not leave a surviving spouse, civil partner, children or grandchildren I am the deceased’s parent and therefore entitled to apply.