No.18 Declaration, by Relative of Ward Dying Intestate, for the Purpose of Securing Payment, Without Taking out a Grant of Administration, of the Residue of Funds in Court

What this form is for

• • When the deceased was a ward of the court and died intestate.
• • When you want to claim the remaining balance without a Grant of Administration.
• • When the estate value is small and a full administration would be disproportionate.
• • When you have clear proof of relationship and the court’s records show a residual fund.
• • When you prefer a quicker, lower‑cost route to obtain the funds.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no statutory deadline, but filing promptly after death avoids unnecessary delays and interest accrual on the residual funds.

Before you submit

• • Form completed in black ink.
• • All required signatures are present.
• • Witness signature and commission number recorded.
• • Certified copy of death certificate attached.
• • Proof of relationship (birth/marriage certificate) attached.
• • Correct court registry address used.
• • Enclosed any applicable filing fee.
• • Copy of the form retained for personal records.
• • Date of submission noted on the cover letter.

How to file this form

1. 1Download or collect Form No.18.
2. 2Gather supporting documents (death certificate, relationship proof).
3. 3Complete the form and have it witnessed.
4. 4Prepare a cover letter summarizing the claim.
5. 5Post or deliver the package to the appropriate District Court Registry.

Known limitations

• • Only applies to wards of the court; not for private individuals.
• • Cannot be used if a Grant of Administration has already been applied for.
• • Limited to the residual balance after any prior court orders.
• • May be rejected if supporting documents are not certified.