The deceased died intestate.
The applicant, claiming to be the deceased's common-law spouse, sought appointment as estate trustee and intended to advance a dependant's support claim.
The respondent, the deceased's biological son and former Crown Ward, brought a motion to be appointed estate trustee or litigation administrator.
The court appointed the respondent as Litigation Administrator under Rule 9.02 and determined that an independent Estate Trustee During Litigation (ETDL) should be appointed under Rule 75.06 to manage and protect the estate assets pending the resolution of the disputes.
