Section 8 of AGA : Section 8: Administrator-General, Entitled To Letters Of Administration In Preference To Creditors, Certain Legatees Or Friends

Explanation using Example

Imagine John, a resident of the state, passes away without leaving a will. He has no immediate family but owes $10,000 to his friend, Mike. Another friend, Sarah, claims John wanted her to have his antique collection. In such a case, the local court will recognize the Administrator-General of the state as having priority in obtaining the rights to administer John's estate over Mike, who is a creditor, and Sarah, who is neither a universal nor residuary legatee nor representing a residuary legatee.