Office of a PR

Question 1

how long does a PR hold office for?

Answer 1

PR remains a PR for life unless the grant is revoked

Question 2

how can a PR retire?

Answer 2

PR cannot retire once they have taken GOR. They would need to apply to the court for the grant to be revoked.

Question 3

can a PR be substitued/removed?

Answer 3

The court has the power to:
o Remove a PR and appoint a substitute PR; and/or
o If there are two or more PRs, terminate an appointment

Question 4

what is passing over?

Answer 4

The court has a wide discretion to pass over the person entitled to take GOR where it is necessary or expedient

Question 5

what expenses can PRs reclaim? what are the exceptions?

Answer 5

PRs can only reclaim expenses incurred for executing their duties, exceptions:
o Professional PRs can receive reasonable renumeration if the other PRs agree in writing
o There is an express charging clause (this should detail what can be claimed)