Probate and Administration Ordinance

(1)
Where any legal proceedings touching the validity of the will of a deceased person, or for obtaining, recalling, or revoking any grant are pending the court may, subject to
section 25
, appoint an administrator of the estate of the deceased.
(2)
An administrator so appointed shall have all the rights and powers of a general administrator, other than the right of distributing the residue of the estate.
(3)
Every such administrator shall be subject to the immediate control of the court and act under its direction.
[cf. 1925 c. 49 s. 163 U.K.]