Western Australian Consolidated Acts

PUBLIC TRUSTEE ACT 1941 - SECT 9

9 .         Pending probate or administration estate of deceased to vest in Public Trustee

                Upon the death of any person, and until probate or administration is granted in respect of his estate, the real and personal estate of such deceased person shall be deemed to vest in the Public Trustee, but without any charge being leviable therefor. Any estate or property at the commencement of this Act vested in the Chief Justice under the provisions of section 22 ³ of the Administration Act 1903 , or any corresponding previous enactment, shall, by virtue of this Act, vest in the Public Trustee.