The Rules of the Supreme Court (Northern Ireland) (Revision) 1980

Grants, to attorneys

26.—(1) Where a person entitled to a grant resides outside Northern Ireland, administration may be granted to his lawfully constituted attorney for his use and benefit, limited until such person shall obtain a grant or in such other way as the Master may direct;

Provided that where the person so entitled is an executor, administration shall not be granted to his attorney without notice to the other executors, if any, unless such notice is dispensed with by the Master:

(2) Where the Master is satisfied by affidavit that it is desirable for a grant to be made to the lawfully constituted attorney of a person entitled to a grant of administration and resident in Northern Ireland, he may direct that administration be granted to such attorney for the use and benefit of such person, limited until such person shall obtain a grant or in such other way as the Master may direct.