An application for an order under section 2 of this Act shall not, except with the permission of the court, be made after the end of the period of six months from the date on which representation with respect to the estate of the deceased is first taken out [F1(but nothing prevents the making of an application before such representation is first taken out)].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 4 inserted (1.10.2014) by Inheritance and Trustees' Powers Act 2014 (c. 16), s. 12(2), Sch. 2 para. 6 (with s. 12(4)); S.I. 2014/2039, art. 2