With the proper supporting materials, the district registrar will accept a discharge signed on behalf of a deceased mortgagee/caveator who has left no will by a person entitled to administration of the estate of the mortgagee/caveator. The following is a summary of the materials required:
1. The death certificate from the Vital Statistics Agency for the mortgagee/caveator.
2. An affidavit from the person entitled to administration of the estate, confirming:
i. That no will has been located after a complete search;
ii. That the mortgage debt is paid in full;
iii. That there are no other assets of the estate or circumstances that would require the application for letters of administration;
iv. That the applicant(s) is are entitled to administration of the estate pursuant to The Intestates Succession Act of the Province of Manitoba; and
v. The identity of all heirs-at-law pursuant to the Intestate Succession Act.
3. Consent of the heirs named in the affidavit to the execution of the discharge by the person entitled to administration.