You may use the forms on this page if the following factors apply to your situation:
- Someone has died and there is no living spouse, no court-appointed Personal Representative of the Estate (executor), or other person currently authorized or immediately available to make necessary funeral arrangements, AND
- You want to be appointed "Special Administrator" with authority to make urgent funeral arrangements ONLY, AND
- You do not want to be appointed "Personal Representative" (commonly known as "executor") of the Estate at this time.
Appointment of Special Administrator for Funeral Arrangements - Forms and Instructions - PBESA1