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22 C.F.R. § 72.18   Responsibility if legal representative is present.

Title 22 - Foreign Relations

Title 22: Foreign Relations
PART 72—DEATHS AND ESTATES
Personal Estates of Deceased Citizens

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§ 72.18   Responsibility if legal representative is present.

According to law (22 U.S.C. 1175), the consular officer should not take possession or dispose of the personal estate of a deceased citizen who has left a legal representative in the country where the death occurred or in the country where he was residing at the time of death. As used here, the term “legal representative” means—

(a) An executor designated by will or testament;

(b) An administrator appointed in interstate proceedings;

(c) An agent of executor or administrator qualifying by power of attorney;

(d) A child of legal age;

(e) A parent;

(f) The next of kind (nearest blood relative);

(g) The surviving spouse.

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