What if I cannot find or the deceased did not leave a Will?
If your loved one did not leave a valid Will, then the next of kin will generally be able to act on behalf of the estate.
The next of kin will normally (in order of precedence) be the surviving spouse/partner of the deceased, his or her surviving children, or if neither of these exist or are able to act, a surviving parent.
If the value of the estate is $1,000 or more, before we can accept a request to deal with the estate assets, it will be necessary to apply to the Supreme Court for the Grant of Letters of Administration appointing the Administrator(s) of the estate.