The surviving cousin(s) of the deceased are entitled to share in the estate. An application should be made by one or more of the surviving cousin(s). Click on the relevant situation below to see an example of what should be entered in the text box on RedCrest-Probate (on the ‘Relationship Details’ screen) in answer to the question ‘Why is the plaintiff entitled to administer the estate?’ (this will populate in paragraph 8 of the affidavit of the plaintiff):
I am a surviving cousin of the deceased. The deceased left no spouse, domestic partner, registered caring partner, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, parents, siblings, nieces/nephews, grandparents or aunts/uncles that survived the deceased by 30 days or more. Therefore, I along with the other surviving cousins of the deceased are equally entitled to share in the deceased’s estate.
I am the only surviving cousin of the deceased. The deceased left no spouse, domestic partner, registered caring partner, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, parents, siblings, nieces/nephews, grandparents, aunts/uncles or other cousins that survived the deceased by 30 days or more. Therefore, I am solely entitled to share in the deceased’s estate.