Standing to apply for compensation under s 50(1) of the Powers of Attorney Act 2006 (ACT) on behalf of a deceased principal's estate is not confined to the executor, administrator, or Public Trustee and Guardian. A beneficiary may have standing where the estate's representative declines or fails to commence proceedings. A non-beneficiary who has foreshadowed proceedings to challenge the will or seek family provision may have a reasonably arguable case on standing, but the sufficiency of their interest is a matter for trial.
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