Renunciation of the right of a minor to a grant E+W

34.—(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 [F1 appointed] under paragraph (2) of rule 32, and authorised by the [F2 district judge or] registrar to renounce on behalf of the minor.

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 Information

I1 Rule 34 in force at 1.1.1988, see rule 1